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'72 AC 170

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Topic: '72 AC 170

Posted By: Al in WMA
Subject: '72 AC 170
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 8:27pm

I'm looking at an AC 170 gas available for sale near me. The tractor was purchased new by a customer of mine from the local dealer of the day. The tractor starts and runs fine although I haven't driven it yet. What should I look for in this 'modern' Allis tractor? My newest is my '40 RC.

Allan

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Education is what you get when you don't get what you wanted.

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Posted By: AllisFreak MN
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 9:06pm

The hand clutch should have good "snap" feel and sound when you run it through the ranges. Also make sure it doesn't jump out of gear.

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'49 A-C WD, '51 A-C WD, '63 A-C D17 Series III, 1968 A-C One-Seventy, '82 A-C 6060, '75 A-C 7040, A-C #3 sickle mower, 2 A-C 701 wagons, '78 Gleaner M2

Posted By: Dave(inMA)
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 10:06pm

Sounds like fun, Al! Good luck buying it.

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WC, CA, D14, WD45

Posted By: ToddSin NY
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2010 at 1:35am

Al I'll trade you some tires, rims and weights for it! LOL!

Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2010 at 7:28am

Also check to make sure the PTO engages and runs and also check to make sure the rear 3 point lift arms go up and down smooth.

Posted By: wood walker
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2010 at 5:34pm

check the brakes they are expensive and hard to change