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Posted by Tom Windsor on June 26, 2006 at 18:50:31 from (64.12.116.65):
I am really having a struggle here. I have a good block sitting on my work bench. 4 servicable pistons and rods, 2 servicable sleves, and I am having turmoil inside. Do I: 1. Locate two servicable sleeves, get me a set of rings and a gasket set and rebuild this engine so it does not smoke but has some wear or 2. Do I go whole hog and get the rebuild kit with new sleeves, pistons, pins, bearings etc.
For alternative #1, it will not be a working tractor, it will be run 2 or 3 times per year, it will be put over in the corner for my wife to sell at the estate sale while I go to the next project. I can accomplish this at minimum costs.
I can make it look good but it will be half a..
Regarding alternative #2, with crank grind, machine work, complete kit, I will probably have $800.00 in the motor(I think) and I will have the internal knowledge that it is "new" and then pull it over in the corner for the estate sale! I can make it look good and be good.
For #1, I could contribute the $600.00 or so saved to the orphanage. or #2, wife could contribute it all to the orphanage later. I am in a rut here...give me something to think about. Tw
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