So today the parts (?) SEE showed up. Didn't want to try starting it (which turned out to be a good thing) so the loader was lifted with the SEE's backhoe and the valves closed so that it would stay up, for sure. And yes, I cleaned and lubed the cylinder rods first.
Pulled it off the trailer with the M1008, then hooked a tow bar to it so it could be pushed to the garage. The clutch and brakes work, but it's easier to use a tow bar, I think.
The bad: There was a lot of water in the tank.
It has a fair amount of forklift damage.
No spare (which doesn't much matter as it would've been a Michelin, and I have a few of those laying around).
No glad hand covers (they're dirt cheap, so no biggie).
Nothing in the toolboxes (which is exactly what I expected).
Dead batteries (which is exactly what I expected, but they might be salvageable).
The good: New tank sending unit.
Great looking hoses both on the loader and the backhoe. And elsewhere.
New fan belts.
Overall it seems very clean, to the point that the seal for the loader levers is pristine. Which is bad when you want a parts car.
Drained the tank, which contained nothing but water. Loosened the inlet at the primer pump, which dripped water. Crap. Why did they try starting this one?? Did they really think it'd run on water?
Checked the strainer. No grit or grime, but water. Checked the front filter, nothing but water. Double crap, this was not looking promising.
Checked the rear filter, and BINGO!! Maybe there was a little water, but primarily it had diesel in it. That means that the injector pump may be in the clear.
Well, that was the result of a quick look-see. Gotta cleanse the fuel system, then there's the engine oil and coolant check. After that, a starting attempt.
If it runs, it really isn't a parts car candidate, but it'd sure make it easier to move it around by myself.
Should it turn out to be a runner, I already know that all the backhoe's cylinder rods must be cleaned off well before trying the backhoe as they have a buildup of dirt on them. Plus there's most likely a dozen other things that'll need attention. Time will tell.