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D-17 Diesel

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Bob Crane

02-05-2001 21:25:25




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I just purchased a D-17 Diesel for $300. I is in surprisingly good shape but I want to go through the engine and clutch assembly. I have heard these diesels were very hard starting, is this so? If you add a tank heater will they start in cold weather if plugged in? If you pull
the sleeves to hot tank the block can you salvage
the original sleeves if they don't show much wear? I do have access to a WD-45 Long Block gas
engine I could use, would this be better option.
Who will rebuild a Hartford Machine Screw injector pump reasonably? I would prefer to stay with the diesel engine.

1960 D-17 Diesel
Ser.# D1727733D
Hartford Machine Screw Co. Injector Pump
Ser.# DGFCL629---12A

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J.L.

02-14-2001 23:51:22




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 Re: D-17 Diesel in reply to Bob Crane, 02-05-2001 21:25:25  
Bob; The D-17 diesel are not hard to start unless the compression is low. Diesel engines run much higher compression than do gas engine. Now for the the other questions, you should not need a tank heater unless you live in the northern most latitudes. Run winter blend diesel in the winter, this will help prevent jelling. The sleeves can be salvaged and reused only if no marring or gouges exist, they must be miked for roundness and checked for cracks. If ok they will have to be reamed and honed. Bear also in mind diesel engines are expensive to rebuild but are worth it in terms of power and longevity. Any injection pump can be rebuilt, but, it should be done by a professional, as the tolerences are extremely close, and must be absolutely clean before reassembled. Hope this is helpful. J.L.

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LB

02-07-2001 07:07:17




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 Re: D-17 Diesel in reply to Bob Crane, 02-05-2001 21:25:25  
You got a very good buy for $300. I would recommend keeping it a diesel. If you want a gas engined one I'd sugest trading this diesel for a gas. The gas and diesel tractors have different length frame rails and mounts. I think the hoods are longer and the radiators may be different. If you want a gas D17 fixer upper I have one. Would you want to trade?



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