Posted by tractorsam on January 24, 2009 at 12:33:06 from (142.68.45.12):
In Reply to: Re: Super MD head? posted by John M on January 24, 2009 at 12:07:57:
Since I've had this tractor I've only had it running long enough (15 mins maybe) to discover that the head was cracked. It carried oil pressure (decent but not incredible) although as it was cold that's not much of an indicator. Perhaps my best bet is to pull a cap off a rod and main or two and see what they say. It appear that this engine has sucked valves on at least two cylinders as #2&3 pistons have damage (visible but I don't think it will affect their structural integrity). There is nothing noticeable in terms of a ring ridge in the liners. Do these engines have much of a tolerance for bore wear? Thanks, Sam
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