I recently looked at a '77 2-135. Shows near 7000 hrs and the owner doesn't think the herc has ever been rebuilt. Seems to start good, runs smooth, and doesn't smoke (just driving it around)- some blowby but not bad. Wasn't able to run it under load.
Never had one of these engines but have read about their issues here. Rings breaking etc? Did any of them even make it to 7000 without an overhaul?
Kinda wondering if it had a rebuild in it's earlier days that he doesn't know about...
Tractor I'm looking for won't see many hours per year - 3 pt blade, snowblower, some pto work.
I like the old whites but I'm a bit leery of the herc due to the high cost to rebuild.
Those of you who know these engines, anything in particular you do to evaluate engine condition?
Herb
Never had one of these engines but have read about their issues here. Rings breaking etc? Did any of them even make it to 7000 without an overhaul?
Kinda wondering if it had a rebuild in it's earlier days that he doesn't know about...
Tractor I'm looking for won't see many hours per year - 3 pt blade, snowblower, some pto work.
I like the old whites but I'm a bit leery of the herc due to the high cost to rebuild.
Those of you who know these engines, anything in particular you do to evaluate engine condition?
Herb