IHC 453 Hillside combine 360 diesel is it worth it

BlaineF · Jul 27, 2010

Looking at a 453 IHC hillside combine.It has 3100 hours on meter.Motor in bad shape antifreeze in oil.Tires good sheet metal good.We have 3 gaser 453.Is the 360 diesel worth rebuilding?Are they good motors to begin with.Was just looking for a good reel.Know thinking about dragging the whole thing home.Heard the diesel has lots of power and better on fuel.Just don't need another big project.But was wondering if this is another one to add to the list.Can get the machine for dirt cheap way below scrap price.Moving it is going to be the hard part.Thanks for any responses ahead of time.BlaineF(WA)

MIKE FRENCH · Jul 27, 2010

most likely it didnt have a water filter on the engine and it got electralis and ate up the sleeves, most likley it will need s/p set, be sure to put the water fitler on it and change it every year at least, also might just be orings on the sleeves letting water in oil, have seen that also, I would love to have a 453 hillside here in MO but getting it here good luc

IHC 453 Hillside combine 360 diesel is it worth it

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