toocheaptosmoke
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Hi everybody, new to the forum here, but have been reading for a little while. About a month ago I picked up new project, '66 4000, gas, 8 speed. I had been looking for a 4000 for a while but hadn't found much, wasn't looking to spend a fortune. This came up at an auction that a friend was attending, so I had him throw a bid on it, I knew it had thrown a rod. Ended up winning it right at my max bid, $1100... Tractor turned out to be a little bit rougher than anticipated from the pictures I saw, so maybe not the greatest deal, but at least it's something. Heck, I had too much free time anyways! :wink:
First thing I'm working on is tearing the engine down to see what all is useable. I think the hole in the block is not that big of a deal, we'll have to see what all else is bad. Finding a junkyard gas engine may be an option, but I'm hesitant to spend a ton of money on something that may need a complete overhaul anyways. If I can salvage the block, get the crank cut under, and put a few used/new parts into it that would be the most practical. I know some of the engine internals are the same between the diesel and gas engines, is there a list anywhere that breaks it down? Appreciate any advice!
(will see if I can get some pictures later today)
First thing I'm working on is tearing the engine down to see what all is useable. I think the hole in the block is not that big of a deal, we'll have to see what all else is bad. Finding a junkyard gas engine may be an option, but I'm hesitant to spend a ton of money on something that may need a complete overhaul anyways. If I can salvage the block, get the crank cut under, and put a few used/new parts into it that would be the most practical. I know some of the engine internals are the same between the diesel and gas engines, is there a list anywhere that breaks it down? Appreciate any advice!
(will see if I can get some pictures later today)