ptfarmer
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- Location
- San Antonio, Tx
Got the crankshaft out, and the crankshaft is no good. The destroyed number 1 rod bearing caused the journal to be worn down about .110" undersize. Other than that the rest of the engine looks really good. My concern is a replacement crankshaft, if I can't find a good, used oem Ford crank how good are the aftermarket crankshafts is there a aftermarket brand to stay away from. Also is there a aftermarket engine rebuild kit with pistons that maybe better than another.
On another note I've heard of a conversion that can make the 4 lever control backhoe to a 2 lever setup. I am curious as to what it takes to convert it (for a future project like I really need another one LOL).
On another note I've heard of a conversion that can make the 4 lever control backhoe to a 2 lever setup. I am curious as to what it takes to convert it (for a future project like I really need another one LOL).