New fellow here...
I've been watching this forum for a long time and have picked up a lot of info from everybody on here...now I'm here with a question of my own.
I've just bought a Farmall M which needs an engine rebuild. I'm looking online and seeing that stock bore diameter is 3 7/8" but all of the rebuild kits that I'm seeing out there are for a 4" overbore. My question is - do I have to bore the block out to put in the new pistons or do they use a thin wall sleeve and fit inside the same bore?
Also any recommendations on a good quality kit? The tractor's engine seized due to water getting in the exhaust many years ago. The previous owner tore the engine down and then it got put in the back corner of the shop and forgotten.
Fast forward to today, and I've got myself a winter project.
I've been watching this forum for a long time and have picked up a lot of info from everybody on here...now I'm here with a question of my own.
I've just bought a Farmall M which needs an engine rebuild. I'm looking online and seeing that stock bore diameter is 3 7/8" but all of the rebuild kits that I'm seeing out there are for a 4" overbore. My question is - do I have to bore the block out to put in the new pistons or do they use a thin wall sleeve and fit inside the same bore?
Also any recommendations on a good quality kit? The tractor's engine seized due to water getting in the exhaust many years ago. The previous owner tore the engine down and then it got put in the back corner of the shop and forgotten.
Fast forward to today, and I've got myself a winter project.