Buda 6BDMR-230

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Hi I'm looking for resources for a Buda 6BDMR-230 marine engine. I believe this is the same diesel used in Allis Chalmers WD45 and Cockshutt 30 or 40 tractors. It seems like all the parts sources have disappeared. I gather there used to be a guy in Olympia who claimed he had 280 tons of parts. Wonder where those went.

Thanks
 
(quoted from post at 20:25:53 06/15/16) Buda Engine Co in Shreveport La. 318 - 222- 3348

All indications are they have been out of business for four years.
 

I don't need anything yet, just anticipating. I just bought the boat, wondering if I can keep the engine long term or if I will have to replace it with a John Deere if parts aren't available for the Buda when it needs the bottom end done.
 
I didn't have any luck with the Shreveport outfit several years ago. I haven't looked lately but that website had been dead for about ten years. Jim had passed on and his son took over but they're in the oilfield equipment business and the Allis/Buda parts is a sideline. It may be better now. I got cylinder kits and bearings for a 230 gas through Rick's Ag Parts. They came from Thomas Enterprises. The bearings are rebranded F-M. Valve train parts are available. Fel-Pro still lists gasket kits. Crank, cam and rods you'll probably have to find used and get them reconditioned. That guy in Washington has a facebook page. I did call him once but didn't get much help.

Nice old boat?? Post a picture.
 

Thanks. All good info, some of which I've come across.
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