I have a newly-acquired 2n that has blowby. I'm getting exhaust gas out the filler cap and oil spitting out the exhaust, as well as what sounds like rod knock.
I've tried soaking the rings with seafoam in the cylinders and changing the oil and running it hard. It's 2/3 better but still is not adequate. When I changed the oil I found what looks like a piece of piston ring, so I suspect that my rings aren't just stuck.
This looks like a rebuild scenario.
I'm pretty handy, and have done a lot of engine work on cars, but my concern is if I try to DIY it and screw up something I will be out the time and cost only to turn around and send it to a shop. I think I'd rather pay to have it rebuilt so I can worry about other things.
How much am I looking at having to pay and how should I go about getting it rebuilt? I'm in a rural community and there are tractor shops here, so I think I can probably find a local place to do that work. Should I go that route or is there a place online that sells turnkey rebuild motors that will ship me a long block on a pallet for a decent price?
I've tried soaking the rings with seafoam in the cylinders and changing the oil and running it hard. It's 2/3 better but still is not adequate. When I changed the oil I found what looks like a piece of piston ring, so I suspect that my rings aren't just stuck.
This looks like a rebuild scenario.
I'm pretty handy, and have done a lot of engine work on cars, but my concern is if I try to DIY it and screw up something I will be out the time and cost only to turn around and send it to a shop. I think I'd rather pay to have it rebuilt so I can worry about other things.
How much am I looking at having to pay and how should I go about getting it rebuilt? I'm in a rural community and there are tractor shops here, so I think I can probably find a local place to do that work. Should I go that route or is there a place online that sells turnkey rebuild motors that will ship me a long block on a pallet for a decent price?