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Seeking Engine Work Advise

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GK_TX

02-08-2005 17:34:28




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I've recently started my first restoration (a '46 Model B) and I've got things pretty well disassembled. Shortly I need to have my engine cleaned, dimensionally checked out, and at a minimum the valves ground. I'm not comfortable or capable doing this myself. I was curious if ya'll would recommend taking the engine to a local engine/machine shop or should I search out someone with tractor experience.

If I should find some one with experience, and you know of someone in the South Texas area (or beyond) you'd recommend I would appreciate the reference. Thanks.

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Red Raider

02-09-2005 05:52:28




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to GK_TX, 02-08-2005 17:34:28  
The B Farmall is a very good tractor for a first tractor project. I have some good contacts for machine shops familiar with IHC in north Texas, but none in south Texas. The chapter president for Texas in the International Harvester Collectors Club may know of some members in south Texas that have experience with machine shops in your area. Contact Warren Rhodes Phone: Work--(972)234-4444--Home--(972)727-8287

I decided to search out ONLY those shops that were familiar with IHC engines.

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Greg (TX)

02-09-2005 15:29:10




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to Red Raider, 02-09-2005 05:52:28  
Hi Red, do you have any recommendations of someone to rebuild a 1926 10-20 engine in north Texas. I've checked with a couple of engine shops in the Dallas area but they are afraid of taking something so old on.
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Greg



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Red Raider

02-09-2005 17:40:06




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to Greg (TX), 02-09-2005 15:29:10  
Call Waymond Greenwood in Ranger, 254-647-3026. Some of his experience is includes 2 cylinder Fairbanks Morse, '37 HD 6cyl (IHC truck), '40 Farmall B, Cub, all of the N series Fords including the famous flathead V8, and all kinds old stuff. The most trusted man I know, and that says a lot about him. His books have parts that go back to the 30's. Try that with Autozone or NAPA.

Another possiblity is Warren who can tell you about KR's projects that probably includes a 10-20. Ask him how to contact KR, he's in Richardson.

I've had my eye on a 10-20 for years, but the owner is still holding out for sentimental reasons.

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El Toro

02-09-2005 18:43:07




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to Red Raider, 02-09-2005 17:40:06  
Hi Red, Would you be interested in a restored 15-30? I saw it advertised in the Lancaster PA Farm Journal. I have the phone number if you're interested. It's located in western PA. Hal



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doodelbug

02-09-2005 16:42:50




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to Greg (TX), 02-09-2005 15:29:10  
greg ( tx) dont know where your at but there is a shop in sulphur springs that does all of the old blockes from here at work. dont know the name but he is in the phone book.



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FRANK

02-08-2005 19:09:51




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to GK_TX, 02-08-2005 17:34:28  

YOU SHOULD TAKE THE HEAD TO A MACHINE SHOP AS RECOMENDED.I THINK MOST ANY SHOP WILL DO YOU A GOOD JOB. AS FOR THE REST OF THE ENGNE I WOULD SUGEST THAT YOU GET A MANUEL OR A REBUILD VIDEO. THESE ENGINES ARE LOW RPM AND ARE REALLY QUITE SIMPLE TO WORK ON. IF YOU JUST THINK ABOUT IT, FIFTY YEARS AGO YOU DIDN,T HAVE MANY OF THESE HIGH PROFILE SHOPS LIKE YOU HAVE TODAY. JUST TAKE YOUR TIME AND WHEN YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR GET STUMPED, THERE,S ALWAY SOMEONE HERE THAT WILL BE MORE THAN WILLING TO COACH YOU ALONG.IF YOU DECIDE TO DO IT YOURSELF, GOOD LUCK. EVERYONE HAS TO START SOMEWHERE.WELCOME TO THE CROWD

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Opa A

02-08-2005 18:49:44




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to GK_TX, 02-08-2005 17:34:28  
I would visit the local repair shops and tractor dealerships in your area. See witch machine shops they use to do their engine machining and usually one will get the best references. Have fun with the B.



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magMan

02-08-2005 18:33:35




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to GK_TX, 02-08-2005 17:34:28  
You Live in an area where anything is possible. Start making some phone calls. I took mine to a guy that builds stock car motors that has a machine shop. Not all machine shops do motors.Ask them if they have books for specs for your tractor and get prices and find out what kind of work they do and what you will get when they are done and what May be needed to finish the Job.Also if they put the head together will it be warantyed. Someone else on here had a shop do there head and a valve dropped when they were running it shortly after becuase of a retainer that came loose. Hope this helps JON

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JT

02-08-2005 17:48:55




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to GK_TX, 02-08-2005 17:34:28  
Take it to a machine shop, have them grind valves, seats, get it boiled out, and mahnafluxed. Cast iron will break/crack and it would be not fun to find out that you just rebuilt an engine with a cracked head. Yes, it is expensive, but to do it over again is also expensive.



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GK_TX

02-09-2005 19:45:37




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 Re: Seeking Engine Work Advise in reply to JT, 02-08-2005 17:48:55  
Thank you all for the input. I appreciate it. With any luck I'll get the engine free from the rest of the chasis this weekend and can get started on the engine work.



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