Hi all. Someone is giving me a Max 2. THe machine is from the mid 90's I think (serial#1113_) It looked to be in good condition from the outside but when we went to uncover it there was water covering the entire trans and most of the engine. The motor oil was clean. He had the thing covered with a blue tarp but the sun degraded the tarp and the overhang from his roof allowed water from a storm to fill the machine. The chains are rusted and the water was in there at least 6 months.
I think the motor will be alright but I am worried about eventual costs for everything else. I have read the trans has a vented plug which is obviously bad. I can get all the water out and get her cleaned up but didn't know if it was going to be worth all the trouble.
I'll for sure need to throw in a starter and possibly a stator as well as a new battery to begin with. I was hoping too much water would not have made its way into the trans. If it did is it toast? will it need to be completely rebuilt? I am sure all the interior bearings and chain will be junk but need advice as to how to proceed.
I'm wondering if I will be able to get the axles out in order to service the bearings or if they will really need to be replaced. What should I look out for or expect? I tried to do a search but only came up with short term flooded units.
In what order should I proceed to evaluate this thing so I can figureout if it's worth it? I am mechanically inclined and have all the tools necessary to do most anything owning this will require. What do you think?
Paul