TD9 crawler stuck engine

16840138 · May 10, 2020

I have the opportunity to get a TD9 that has been sitting 4 years since the last time it was running. However, it was uncovered and water is in the oil and the engine appears to be stuck. How would I get the 3rd valve open in order to put acetone and transmission fluid into the cylinders?
Would I do any damage putting a new battery and cracking it over.
I know it is going to be a work in progress, but would like to tackle it. I am trying to avoid pulling the head. When it was running last. it was pull started and run real strong. I feel confident that if I can get acetone and transmission fluid into the cylinders it will break free.
Any suggestions or direction is appreciated.

Dugger · May 10, 2020

(reply to post at 17:13:09 05/10/20)

It would be hard to get it they the chamber to get it
Where it needs to go
Do yourself a favor and pull the head
Chances are there are stuck valves also
Just my opinion
Dugger

hector gemme · May 11, 2020

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quote="Dugger"](reply to post at 20:23:00 05/10/20) [/quote]
If you could removed the 4 injector and refill the 4 pre chamber with atf oil should be better.

hector gemme · May 11, 2020

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quote="Dugger"](reply to post at 20:23:00 05/10/20) [/quote]
If you could removed the 4 injector and refill the 4 pre chamber with atf oil should be better.

Dugger · May 11, 2020

(reply to post at 17:13:09 05/10/20)

Putting oil in pre chamber does get oil in cylinders
But not on valve stems
If one of those gas valves are stuck or bend
It will not start
I have experience with this

16840138 · May 11, 2020

Thank you Dugger. I agree with pulling the head. But I would like to try a old farmer trick for stuck tractors. They would put the tractor on a flat trailer leave it inn gear and drive around stopping numerous times.
Many times that constant back and for motion would free it up. How it would work on crawler, I do not know but worth a try.
Do you know which IH TD9 crawler engines will interchange with the 1947? It might be cheaper to get a newer engine verses rebuilding this one. I appreciate any directions you can give me. John

the tractor vet · May 11, 2020

If it had water in the cylinder over a winter son you got more problems then a stuck engine and even with the stuff i use will not heal your problems . Your looking at cracked / broken cylinder bores and sleeves on and engine that hen's teeth are easier top come by then parts . And also from setting this long the steering clutches are more then likely froze . You would be wise to walk away and money ahead.

tomturkey · May 13, 2020

If it has water in the oil it may well have a split cylinder sleeve. Depending on how much water is in the pan, crank could very well be rusted. Save the snake oil for an engine that has been covered but drawn atmospheric moisture and stuck. I brought a tractor home with similar conditions with HIGH HOPES, rust every where, complete disassembly to get it apart. I am a bit smarter and not so optimistic. Good luck with your project. gobble

wilson ind · May 14, 2020

Replace with GAS W9 farm tractor engine.Less head ache Much cheaper parts.

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