[Poppa Dave]

Howdy all.
I sadly don't have any photos as yet, but I have a lead on an Allis "UC" that doesn't run of course. At this time I don't even know what one is running price wise, as I have been out of the loop for a spell. It sounds to be fairly complete, stuck and etc. of course.
There is a second "UC" that goes with it. That one is only from the bell housing back and includes round spoke rims that seem to be in good shape.
Any thoughts on what I should offer, asking prices etc would be helpful before I get there. Just looking for ball park ideas so I don't get to far out of whack with reality.
Thanks.

 

[RussKish]

Have you googled it?

I did and there is a lot of info, including the Allis Chalmers group (Orange Tractor)

Including a photostat out of the manual on the UC from: https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/wc-vs-uc_topic150020.html

Have you checked with them, do as much research as possible the answers will come, but it is like mining gold. I watch me auctions and classic tractors on RFD TV Saturdays

uc allis chalmers - Google Search

www.google.com

Good luck with your research.

 

[Poppa Dave]

I looked that old "UC" over again. The head has at least one crack, the block has no fewer than 3, one of which is right where a cylinder head stud is in the block. The manifold is beyond repair and the bolster for the front wheels is so busted up, I'd be almost scared to death to drive it even on a smooth paved surface, let along in a field. Basically, at best I might have a parts engine and all four wheels and basically complete tractors from the flywheel back. From what I have seen, I'll have more in buying the block, head and front bolster, than I would if I just purchased a running complete tractor.

 

[PA318Guy]

I looked that old "UC" over again. The head has at least one crack, the block has no fewer than 3, one of which is right where a cylinder head stud is in the block. The manifold is beyond repair and the bolster for the front wheels is so busted up, I'd be almost scared to death to drive it even on a smooth paved surface, let along in a field. Basically, at best I might have a parts engine and all four wheels and basically complete tractors from the flywheel back. From what I have seen, I'll have more in buying the block, head and front bolster, than I would if I just purchased a running complete tractor.

Doesn't sound like you sold on this one!! We had a WD-45 and they were great tractors, sounds like that UC suffered from complete lack of decent engine care. May have been left out with water in the radiator during a winter to crack the block like that.