2510, in the rain, no raincap

JLG · Nov 9, 2017

Spotted a 2510 gas for sale. It's got some flaws but thought if it was cheap enough it would be fun to fix up. It's been sitting outside at least 5 months now, that I've seen it, with no rain cap on the muffler. I'm not familiar with this model. Does the exhaust pipe have an elbow somewhere with a drain for rainwater (our old D was like that) or did the last 5+ months of rainwater get channeled right into the cylinder head?

I'm setting my price figuring on a bad engine and leaving it there. I'm just wondering if there's a chance it could be ok. As of a month ago the oil on the dipstick was good, not milky.

MikeinKy · Nov 9, 2017

I would like to find one like that. I have a 239 diesel engine to put in something.

2510Paul · Nov 9, 2017

My son and I rebuilt a couple of those engines and I am not aware of an elbow for rain water. I am thinking it depends on the position of the exhaust valve for each cylinder. There might be some areas in the manifold and block for the water to puddle before it gets to the exhaust valve but now I am guessing.

I am hoping you can get a more definitive answer from someone else.

Of course it also depends on where you are located and how much rain you got in the last five months.

One thing is for sure, the longer it sides there like that the worse it will get. When you checked the oil did you put cover on the exhaust?

Good luck.

Paul

tomstractorsandtoys · Nov 9, 2017

Just start it up and see how it runs. Other than a bunch of nasty black junk more than likely did not hurt a thing. Has it been started in the last five months? Not good long term to set with uncovered exhaust. Find a diesel for it and you will be much happier than a gas. Tom

JLG · Nov 9, 2017

No didn't cover the exhaust then, but I should have. It's sitting at the local auction house. I went to leave a bid for it a few months ago. Ended up it wasn't in that auction, it was still sitting there from an auction 2 months prior with the number still on it, guy paid for it and never picked it up. I left my name and number with the office. Another 2 months goes by they call and say its going in the auction Saturday.

It has an awful cab on it, broken aftermarket wide front, and an engine of unknown status. BUT, it has about $800 worth of weights on it, full 3pt, and good sheet metal. I thought I'd yank the cab, put a narrow front on it, and either get it's engine running or swap it out.

Mike M · Nov 10, 2017

Hard to say but I doubt it would be rusted stuck or at least not hard at all by now. A good chance it is full of water and hydro locked though. Should be able to try and see if the engine turns at all with a pry bar or hold the fan belt tight and pull on the fan.

coshoo · Nov 10, 2017

NO- don't just "start it up"- if it has significant water in a cylinder that's going to come up on compression stroke (both valves closed), you may bend a rod, and if it wasn't junk before, it will be then. Take out the spark plugs, then turn it over to push the water out through the plug holes.

D beatty · Nov 10, 2017

I go along with you on taking plugs out. I would also loosen oil plug and check for water in crankcase.

JLG · Nov 10, 2017

Well you guys have me slightly optimistic now. Now I just have to get the thing bought. My brother drove by the auction yard and said it's still not in line with everything else. And it's picture wasn't in the flyer I got in the mail. I don't know why someone would pay money for something and then let it set like that. Auctioneer seemed equally puzzled. Said it's getting charged a storage fee.

2510Paul · Nov 10, 2017

Sounds like a good plan. I guess as it sits you could inspect the shifting as best you can. Are the linkages all wore and loose or reasonably tight. Radiator?

I think you said it was gas. If the engine turns out to be bad, I like the diesel comment someone made.

Paul

tomstractorsandtoys · Nov 10, 2017

Take a look at the muffler on a 2510 it has an opening that is maybe 2 inches across. Just how much water actually got down to the engine? If it has set that water more than likely made its way to the oil pan or dried up. Now if you had six inches of rain overnight and started it right away maybe. Taking the plugs out is probably a good idea and certainly would not hurt anything. Tom

JLG · Nov 12, 2017

Never sold it this weekend! I left my number again with the office. Told them if it ends up being in an future auction to call me.

My wife said "why do you want that thing?" I told her, it's like seeing a neglected puppy in a neighbor's yard. And the poor pup has no doghouse, no one plays with him, he's just sitting out in the rain. And here I am, I HAVE a dog house, it has room in it, and I'd love to play with him!

That seemed to get the message across, haha!

Wreckmaster · Nov 12, 2017

I showed this to my wife. She even thought that was funny. She says,"That sounds like you." But really….I can relate to that. Thats the way I reason it sometimes when I really don't need it.

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