Merlin in Rushford
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Good Evening, Neighbors!
J. Schweibert and some others asked a few questions about the 2655 I re-powered back in 1996. Well, here's the short story (without photos). After removing the 585, I made an adapter plate to marry the 6B block to the M-M clutch housing. I used a standard Cummins flywheel for a 125/145 Workhorse. I used a pressure plate assembly for a 125/145 Workhorse, but the clutch disk from the 2655 (due to spline configuration). I had a machine shop manufacture a PTO hub for the flywheel, since this 2655 had PTO. I moved the front engine support back about a foot or so, as the 6B is considerably shorter than the 585. I used the same Vickers PVB/PVE hydraulic pump, but I had to change the drive shaft to get it to fit the Cummins PTO socket on the left side of the timing cover. Yes, I did use the same belt-driven hydraulic pump for the accessories. I used a Cummins-supplied 6-blade fan, but had to manufacture an 18" long fan shroud to enclose it. Once it was all done, it really ran beautifully. I took it home and ran it on our Clark chisel plow for an afternoon. Lots of fun!!! I later used some of the lessons learned to install a 6CTA into a White 2-150.
In retrospect, here are my thoughts. This particular 2655 had ALL the options: turbocharger, PTO, three-point-hitch, and factory air conditioning. By re-powering it, I basically ruined a rather low-houred, highly-optioned tractor. If I was to do it again, I would probably use a 6CT8.3 with a modest Hp rating. Also, I would borrow an idea from John Kinzenbaw: make a plate to carry the factory flywheel on a hub and bearings, and connect the factory flywheel to the Cummins flywheel with a short driveshaft. He did this on the Series II Deere re-powers.
Anyway, that project was long ago. Fun, but time-consuming and expensive. I hope you are all doing well and surviving this challenging winter. Spring will soon be here! Get those Olivers and Whites ready to go!
Blessings to all of you,
Merlin in Rushford, MN
J. Schweibert and some others asked a few questions about the 2655 I re-powered back in 1996. Well, here's the short story (without photos). After removing the 585, I made an adapter plate to marry the 6B block to the M-M clutch housing. I used a standard Cummins flywheel for a 125/145 Workhorse. I used a pressure plate assembly for a 125/145 Workhorse, but the clutch disk from the 2655 (due to spline configuration). I had a machine shop manufacture a PTO hub for the flywheel, since this 2655 had PTO. I moved the front engine support back about a foot or so, as the 6B is considerably shorter than the 585. I used the same Vickers PVB/PVE hydraulic pump, but I had to change the drive shaft to get it to fit the Cummins PTO socket on the left side of the timing cover. Yes, I did use the same belt-driven hydraulic pump for the accessories. I used a Cummins-supplied 6-blade fan, but had to manufacture an 18" long fan shroud to enclose it. Once it was all done, it really ran beautifully. I took it home and ran it on our Clark chisel plow for an afternoon. Lots of fun!!! I later used some of the lessons learned to install a 6CTA into a White 2-150.
In retrospect, here are my thoughts. This particular 2655 had ALL the options: turbocharger, PTO, three-point-hitch, and factory air conditioning. By re-powering it, I basically ruined a rather low-houred, highly-optioned tractor. If I was to do it again, I would probably use a 6CT8.3 with a modest Hp rating. Also, I would borrow an idea from John Kinzenbaw: make a plate to carry the factory flywheel on a hub and bearings, and connect the factory flywheel to the Cummins flywheel with a short driveshaft. He did this on the Series II Deere re-powers.
Anyway, that project was long ago. Fun, but time-consuming and expensive. I hope you are all doing well and surviving this challenging winter. Spring will soon be here! Get those Olivers and Whites ready to go!
Blessings to all of you,
Merlin in Rushford, MN