Friday update on My Tractor acquisition

Today has been a busy one around here. I have moved a lot of dirt using my tractor, blade and root rake.   I have been laying sewer line and hope to complete the job today.
But now to continue with my acquisition of the International Tractor 384.  After meeting with the previous owner, Mr. Wilson and driving the tractor one more time I told him that I had a 4 wheeler that I would like to trade in on the tractor. I described the 4 wheeler to him and he said that he would take the 4 wheeler and $1500. for the tractor.  I told him deal.  I took delivery that same day.  He delivered it to my house and took away my 4 wheeler, which by the way was in very clean condition.

I began getting familiar with my new tractor.  I checked the fluid levels and drove it around my place. I will tell you up front that the tractor stopped smoking, so I guess the ring became unstuck.

Now I am making this tractor earn its keep.  I hooked my 5 foot bush hog behind it and finished the mowing job which I began with my 9N.  What a difference in performance between the two.  The 384 has more power and other features that make mowing and pulling the various implements that I have acquired much easier.  One drawback which is robbing me of pulling power is the turf tires which came on the tractor.  Here is a picture of them.

The tires are in very good condition as you can see, but they spin when a load is too heavy.  I like the fact that I can drive around my yard with the grass being destroyed.  I plan to buy regular AG tires as soon as I can locate some used ones.  New ones are pricey.
I will let you know when my tires are changed over and also post pictures of what I found.
Later.