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Slim, I definitely recommend rebuilding the 310 Waukesha, not only because it is the original engine, but also because it is a truly great engine when properly rebuilt. Coincidentally, I use mine for a "hobby" farm and also pull it in farm stock classes. It does great and it's a real thrill to beat those 4020s that some people mistakenly think is so great. I run mine at 150hp and 3000 rpm, but did all the updates to the motor and had everything balanced and torqued the head more than original specs, so no worries. I am getting this out of the stock turbo and pump, but you can get more, a lot more power if you're willing to push more air into it with a bigger turbo, pump, and injection nozzles; we're talking 900 hp at 6000 rpm if you really want to get into it. But don't be afraid of the 310; it is a strong motor that remains excellent on fuel and too often gets a bad rap. The new rod bolts, pin bushings, and balancing make a totally different engine out of the 310. As for bull gears, the stronger Olivers of this period, roughly 67 and into 68 production 1850s, 1950s, 1950-Ts, and 2050s may have had installed in them improperly hardened bull gears. Most of these weak gears have since been weeded out and replaced as they failed fairly early in the machine's service life, so you shouldn't need to be too concerned about the rear end. Email if you have any other questions, and enjoy pulling the "T".
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