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560D head repair

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SamC.VT

10-29-2004 06:31:28




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My 560D is blowing a lot of bubbles and the head is going to get pulled off. I'm going to do it myself, but it will be my first. The archives indicate I'm apt to find more problems once I open it up, like loose or cracked sleeves, bad rings, etc.

What tests should I do before disassembly?
What tests should I do after disassembly?

I have the Blue Ribbon Service manual - does it have all the specs I'll need?

Is there any detailed account of this on the web (like KellyC's beautiful site on rebuilding his baler)?

Thanks in advance - Sam.

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Lance R.

10-29-2004 13:08:35




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 Re: 560D head repair in reply to SamC.VT, 10-29-2004 06:31:28  
If it were my tractor I would get the best shop to rebuild the head with all new valve seats.The extra money spent will be well worth it. You will be very frustrated if it isn't done right the first time. If there ever was a problem with that engine it was the head so make sure it's done right which might not be the cheapest. Don't short change yourself with quick fixes.



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Aces

10-29-2004 08:25:53




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 Re: 560D head repair in reply to SamC.VT, 10-29-2004 06:31:28  
Sam those sleeves were ment to be slip fit so you could have cracked sleeves, so check for cracks if you put in new sleeves spray them with light coat of aluminum paint when you put in the new ones.



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captaink

10-29-2004 08:03:44




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 Re: 560D head repair in reply to SamC.VT, 10-29-2004 06:31:28  
This is from personal experience. When you get the head off, check the depth of the valve heads compared to the deck of the head. If they are not within spec, get the seats replaced and so they are back into spec. This will improve cold starting. The gasket mating surfaces of the block and head should be flat. I worked on a 460 once that was notorious for leaking water to the outside and I found a depression about the size of a nickel in the deck of the block. I decided to try JB weld (it had just come out) to fill it and it solved the problem.

Depending on how it was starting and running before, you might want to consider having the injectors and injector pump checked. Were you loosing any water? If so, in addition to the head you will want to check the sleeves, etc. Oil consumption and blow-by should be considered as if either is excessive; you might want to do a complete rebuild if you use the tractor enough.

Just some thoughts. I bought one about 22 years ago that wouldn’t start below +40 F without an M and a log chain in front. After I rebuilt and fixed valve seats, valve guides, put in new sleeves & pistons, worked injectors and pump, etc. The engine was back to spec and would start to at least -10 F without being plugged in. Found out the hard way one day when the block heater failed and it still started! Gotta love them when they do that! :>)

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the tractor vet

10-29-2004 07:45:49




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 Re: 560D head repair in reply to SamC.VT, 10-29-2004 06:31:28  
Check the head for cracks and not warped you can get away with no more then .003 and also check the block . A pressure test on the head is a vary good idea to look for cracks or magnafluxen it if nothing is found there put a new head gskt. on and hope for the best.



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