Ricknrolling
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Hauled home a basket case that ran when parked several years ago until it seized from sitting. Think that water came in through exhaust flap. Engine removed and block is soaking in diesel as several pistons are rusted to the sleeve. Head was taken to the shop for MAg test and has cracks in several places. Shop called me and said I might want to find another head before pressure testing. So now the fun and confusion has began with finding another head. I thought from reading other forums online that this white 2-78-15 had a 283 Waukesha. The head casted number is 186402k possibly 188402k. I tractor shop said the head #s lead them to a 232 Waukesha diesel on a 1550 Oliver . So now I am puzzled on what to do.
1. Does 232 head fit on 283. Could been swapped before
2. Motor block has 3 sets of numbers casted
185320
160918A
5223
Will need sleeves pistons rings. Unless lucky and the pistons come loose and can get away with rings and bearings. So any idea on these numbers what motor I am buying for?
3. Have read few post of cracked heads that tested good. Sounds wrong but perhaps fixing this one is a reality with a hard to find part.
Any help on this appreciated.
1. Does 232 head fit on 283. Could been swapped before
2. Motor block has 3 sets of numbers casted
185320
160918A
5223
Will need sleeves pistons rings. Unless lucky and the pistons come loose and can get away with rings and bearings. So any idea on these numbers what motor I am buying for?
3. Have read few post of cracked heads that tested good. Sounds wrong but perhaps fixing this one is a reality with a hard to find part.
Any help on this appreciated.