Versatile D145

If you're SURE it is the original "470" block, and has not been changed to the "504", I should be able to get you some numbers. I have 2 of those engines still in running order, and a junk block. I know one or more have lost their ID plates, but there still may be one or two around.

Sorry, but I haven"t seen your reply on the "classics" board. Can you direct me?

Thanks.

The basic engine looks the same, 470, or 504.

The 504 can have some changes in the coolant crossovers, accessory mounts and drives,etc., but many 470 shortblocks were changed out for 504 shortblocks without the other changes that a complete "504" would have had.

Depending upon what parts you need, many interchange... bearings, gaskets, heads, probably the sleeve seals, etc.. Crankshafts, and, I believe, rods and pistons are different.

Where are you located? I am in north central ND.

If you have any specific questions, post back, and I'll try to help. I won't get a chance to get the dataplate information until I get to the farm tomorrow.

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Thanks for the help. My Versatile is supposed to be the 185 HP version. It aslo has a factory PTO. I am told that I am lucky to have it. Back to the issue at hand, the engine. I have cooland in the oil. I should fully rebuild the engine, so I would need seals, gaskets, bearings, etc. Do you know of any other way to ID the engine or find the block number? I am grasping at straws here.