Danny Prosser
Member
Ok my MF specialist I said I'd be needing your help rebuilding my engine this winter and I've started and have a couple of questions already. First some background. I purchased this tractor with a rebuilt engine that had been setting on a pallet for 15 years. I got it all put together and used it for about 3 years not many hours. The oil pump went out and it spun a rod bearing. I took it off and have it in my shop and partly torn down. What I found so far definatly tells me not to take an engine to this shop ever! I have some pictures to show you. First they broke off the corner of the timing backing plate and stuck it back together with silicone. it's hard to see in the first picture but its the right corner on the very top. Should I replace it or try JB Weld I have the piece. Next question is they broke the tabs off of the oil pump I assume trying to pull it together with the bolts. They brazed them back on and I believe they made a spacer and put behind the oil pump or is it supposed to be there.
it's on the left bottom of the second picture. By putting that spacer in they had to grind out a space in the aluminum piece with 2 bolts that goes over the crank where the front oil pan gasket goes so the oil pimp idler gear had room to fit. They made it so thin it broke. this whole thing just don't look right to me can you all give me some advise please? Thanks for the help in advance.
it's on the left bottom of the second picture. By putting that spacer in they had to grind out a space in the aluminum piece with 2 bolts that goes over the crank where the front oil pan gasket goes so the oil pimp idler gear had room to fit. They made it so thin it broke. this whole thing just don't look right to me can you all give me some advise please? Thanks for the help in advance.