Hello All,I think I've finally faced the fact that I need to rebuild the engine in my WD45. It won't run at all now, but when it did there was oil pouring out the #3 exhaust manifold connection, plus it was running very erratically and wouldn't run unless the choke was pulled all the way out. It's been sitting neglected all winter but my intentions are to rebuild the engine this summer as a project. I bought the Allis Chalmers Rebuild and TuneUp videos offered on this site and they are excellent, and I have rebuilt diesel engines in the past as part of my previous job. I figure I should replace the liners, pistons, rings, all bearings and gaskets and have the valves checked. We have the IT manual and the Allis Chalmers owners manual. A few questions have come up as my wife and I prepare for this undertaking (she's very excited about the project because her late father farmed a lot and was always doing stuff with his engines and tractors), mostly about the equipment we'll need, such as engine lifter (cherry picker) and engine stand, tools, etc. You are the folks with the experience so I came here first. I'm looking forward to the project and I know we can do it, and it seems it would be better to invest the time and $$ into the tractor we have, rather than go out and buy another tractor that may have the same issues. Besides, we've grown attached to the WD 45. I'm all ears for advice, thoughts, prayers, do's and don'ts, etc. We'll probably start the project in a month or so. Thanks. vic
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