Rebuilding a Waukesha 283 Diesel

Married2Allis

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I hate turning a wrench when it's cold! I could heat up my shop easy enough but usually just don't do much until the weather warms up (now when I retire, I plan on pretty much living out there). I keep thinking about what else I want to get done this year on my 1650, and wondered what it would take to rebuild the motor. Sleeving and doing the bearings looks like something I can handle. But other jobs like head work, milling, decking, or crankshaft work I will ofcourse need to send out . Is there a good machine shop anywhere that knows what they're doing that you guys use?
 
I dont know where you are located but we use Disinger Machine in Francesville Indiana. He did all the head work and decked the block on my 1955.
 
Thanks for the tip, if you're Oliver66FarmBoy that is one nice 1800c you've got there in the video -- a 'barn' find for sure.
 
Our 283 diesel work was done at Weaver Auto Parts in Sauk Prairie, WI. The have a nice modern shop and did a great job on ours. We had the crank ground and the head totally rebuilt. They also repaired the lower deck which the previous owner chipped while attempting to install sleeves. We have zero leaks and it starts and runs great. If I ever have to overhaul my Ford 201 diesel that is where it's going, without hesitation.
Weaver Auto Parts
 
Thanks, Weaver Auto Parts looks like a good place to deal with. If the block checks out good, do you know if it is possible to get away without sending it out for hot-tanking? Is there a good way to clean the block yourself (don't try this at home)?
 
i have cleaned a few blocks out myself , just taped the crank shaft
up so grime wouldnt get in oil holes pulled sleeves and got oven
cleaner and water hose out blew dry with compressed air when
done
 

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