Tractor Story – 1950 Oliver 66
I purchased this 1950 Oliver 66 from a salvage yard in western Nebraska through ebay. Through several emails I felt I may have a diamond in the rough. The tractor was delivered and the points, plugs, etc. were replaced. The carburetor and starter were rebuilt, several oil seals were replaced, and then miscellaneous parts were installed. A valve job was performed and the engine appeared to be in excellent shape. Since there was no lifting mechanism on the tractor I found a power lift on ebay and during installation of it I was able to check the transmission for wear and found very little…”A Diamond in the Rough!”. With the help of Steiner Tractor Parts, several local suppliers and a coat of paint the restoration was complete.
Craig Payne
Mitchellville, Iowa
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Very nice tractor. I am curious about the rear wheels. They look different than my 1950 RC66. Are they cast wheels?
Yes, they are cast wheels.
I also have a 1950 RC66 with a wide front. I notice play in the stay rod on mine and the stay rod ball cap has a grease zerk. Do you know how much play is acceptable?
The serial number of my RC66 is 424319 and I apparently have steel pressed metal wheels. When did they change from cast wheels or was that a special order item?
I believe that was a option. We two Oliver 77’s. One had cast wheels for the weight. The other had pressed wheels front and rear to make it a light version