rmissildine
Member
Okay folks, just picked this one up Friday afternoon. The good - According to the numbers, it's a 1970 3000 diesel manufactured in England. Not a bad looking tractor, got it for a C-note and came with a new seat..
Now the bad - Number one rod bearing spun. After looking at it, I may be able to polish out the rod journal and put in a new bearing. there appears to be no gouges on the journal, just some babbit sticking to it. I've seen worse cranks that were cleaned up and put back into service.
Now, I don't know much about these Ford tractor diesels, or how sturdy they are. All my diesel experience is with the Fairbanks Morse 2 cycle, 10 cylinder, opposed piston Submarine / power plant engine and the GM 3-71, 4-71, 6-71, and the 8V71 marine diesels.
The crank will turn over by hand, and number one piston moves up and down with no hanging. can't see too well up in there, but appears to be no piston gaulding or discoloration on the rod or cap.
I bought this tractor for the 8 speed tranny and 2 stage clutch / live PTO to replace the 7 speed single clutch on my 1966 2000.
So, should I spend the few dollars and attempt the cleaning of the crank with crocus cloth, or just go with my original reason?
Only one picture of the crank, looks like the worse spot after rolling it over, and a couple overall.
Let me know what you think...
Thanks,
Roger
P.S. sorry about the duplicate pictures, can't seem to find a way to delete the double...
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Now the bad - Number one rod bearing spun. After looking at it, I may be able to polish out the rod journal and put in a new bearing. there appears to be no gouges on the journal, just some babbit sticking to it. I've seen worse cranks that were cleaned up and put back into service.
Now, I don't know much about these Ford tractor diesels, or how sturdy they are. All my diesel experience is with the Fairbanks Morse 2 cycle, 10 cylinder, opposed piston Submarine / power plant engine and the GM 3-71, 4-71, 6-71, and the 8V71 marine diesels.
The crank will turn over by hand, and number one piston moves up and down with no hanging. can't see too well up in there, but appears to be no piston gaulding or discoloration on the rod or cap.
I bought this tractor for the 8 speed tranny and 2 stage clutch / live PTO to replace the 7 speed single clutch on my 1966 2000.
So, should I spend the few dollars and attempt the cleaning of the crank with crocus cloth, or just go with my original reason?
Only one picture of the crank, looks like the worse spot after rolling it over, and a couple overall.
Let me know what you think...
Thanks,
Roger
P.S. sorry about the duplicate pictures, can't seem to find a way to delete the double...
<image src="http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/photos/mvphoto6753.jpg"/>
<image src="http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/photos/mvphoto6754.jpg"/>
<image src="http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/photos/mvphoto6755.jpg"/>
<image src="http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/photos/mvphoto6756.jpg"/>