I own a mechanic shop....... So I do ALL my own work. (Imagine that.) With the exception of boring, and crank grinding, I can do it. Never was justifiable for the business to buy a boring bar.
As a mechanic, I don't like to see people rebuild engines if they don't think they are capable. Don't want to be the "Lone Ranger" on this advice, but I have seen too many times someone was "talked" into doing something that they had no business doing (either by someone else, or they "read on the internet" how easy it is) ..... Then had to pay me to fix it. There have been a few here, from this group, that did
everything right on their rebuild, and it still failed. Personally, I say weigh the cost. If it works out for you great! If not, it comes out of your pocket. Everything we do here at my shop leaves with a warranty. So it's out of my pocket if it goes south. Sometimes, it's worth the dollars for the "insurance". If you feel comfortable, go for it! If not, let someone else do it. I will say, the only way that it is even remotely "affordable" to own and restore old tractors is if you do it yourself. Good luck whatever you decide! Sorry for the lengthy response!
