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rebuild of perkins out of a 65

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prnstr

04-23-2008 16:38:53




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hey everyone! what is a fair price to rebuild my mf 65 with a diesel in her. A guy told me around 2K for labor and materials. thats with him taking the motor out and not me.




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TomTex

04-24-2008 10:02:36




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 Re: rebuild of perkins out of a 65 in reply to prnstr, 04-23-2008 16:38:53  
Write an EXACT list of everything you want done, and everything you want replaced. Include brand of overhaul kit. Specify how block is to be cleaned (inside and outside). How about oil pump, water pump, belts, hoses? Clutch work? Radiator work? Starter? Alternator? Will engine be primed and repainted? You can go from 1000 to 5000, but the point is KNOW what he is going to do, and get receipts to back it up. Give him a copy of the list ahead of time and agree on it. Tom

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Welding man

04-23-2008 18:28:02




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 Re: rebuild of perkins out of a 65 in reply to prnstr, 04-23-2008 16:38:53  
REBUILD, is a big word. Does the rebuild included, regrinding the crank, reconditioning the rods, new pistons, sleeves,new valves,guides, springs and retainers,mill the head, all new gaskets and seals? what about the injectors and pump? Belts, hoses, clean and flush the radiator, new thermostat? This is the way we do them.You could be getting a bargan or an azz burning. You decide.



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Aaron Ford

04-23-2008 17:57:31




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 Re: rebuild of perkins out of a 65 in reply to prnstr, 04-23-2008 16:38:53  
Well Mr Pornstar, my mf65 gas rebuild kit cost $869 + shipping $45, block and head machine work cost $550, water pump another $50. Total, $1514 plus shipping

Now your engine kit is going to be around $450 so you are looking at $1095 for a comprehensive rebuild. He is getting $900 dollars for all the correct fitment, responsibility and frustration.

I had my tractor back together and realized that the throwout bearing was laying on the workbench. I wanted to douse myself with honey and roll around on a fire ant hill.


2 large does not seem like that much.

Have him check the clutch while he is in there....

Aaron

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DavidP, South Wales

04-24-2008 01:09:48




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 Re: rebuild of perkins out of a 65 in reply to Aaron Ford, 04-23-2008 17:57:31  
Hi,
Agreed with aaron and everyone else. In the UK that would be around �1000. To do the FULL job properly that would barely cover a 3 cylinder engine. Unless your man is prepared to show receipts for everything, be very careful.
DavidP, South Wales



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Steven, Avilla MO

04-24-2008 07:07:31




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 Re: rebuild of perkins out of a 65 in reply to DavidP, South Wales, 04-24-2008 01:09:48  
I agree with these guys. Rebuild means different things to different people. Most resellers consider a rebuild to mean new pistons and sleeves and some easy off oven cleaner to clean the outside up real good. I would sure discuss the particulars of the rebuild before I took it in so there won't be any disappointments later. One man's like new is another man's barely hanging on but still functional. The sky is the limit on these old tractors and $2,000 for a total engine rebuild sounds a little low to me.

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