Sorry I haven't had time to post anything. Things are getting hectic at the shop. Preparing to close down in a couple of weeks so, we're scrambling to get our shop cleared out in time. Anyway, just to update my last post, oil passages are good. Now that I have my Shop Manual in hand, I found out the oil passages are independent from each other. Blowing through the oil filter return confirmed that the main passages are clear. So, if anyone finds this, I'll be more than happy to share my manual if you need some specs. VERY helpful and extremely detailed. I plan on reviving some dead unanswered threads I came across that I can post the specifics for to help others along the way. I may even scan it in to convert it into PDF. I recorded and crunched some numbers on the bores and the conclusion is the engine is pretty worn out. From a professional stand point, it should be sent off and have new liners pressed in and completely gone through. Problem is, the cylinder liners are very expensive. They no longer carry anything in an oversize, otherwise, I would just have it bored over. So once the liners are worn that's it, they're done, unless you find some matching parts. I decided to go ahead and risk it and just push forward with some deglazing and no machine work. Who knows, it could last a long time if taken care of before needing a proper, complete overhaul. I didn't hear any piston slap, which is my concern at this point. For parts, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND looking up NCW Tractor first for any of your tractor parts needs. I was quoted over $600 for Rod Bearings, Pistons Rings, head gasket, T-Stat Housing, T-Stat, and Rad Cap. NCW was able to get me everything except the T-stat housing for less than half that amount with 2 day shipping. Head gasket was only $57 versus $149 at some places. I have a business neighbor that is going to make up a new T-stat housing from aluminum for me. I have been taken pics along the way, just haven't had the time or energy to get them edited and posted. I plan to start the reassembly tonight, only part i'm really waiting on is the water pump. Should be in today or tomorrow. Radiator is ready to be picked up from being cleaned and repaired. I also pulled out the cute little injection pump, over the weekend. The governor was a bit stiff but after cleaning and soaking the whole engine inside and out in WD-40 it freed up nicely. The injection pump was the primary culprit for the runaway. The fuel rack was stuck wide open. With some thumb pressure it popped free and is working as it should now. Cleaned it up and soaked it in WD-40 and it's now smoother than glass. The head came out okay, still had some rust under the soot on the upper end, but most of the harden carbon had come off. I'll try to get some pics up and maybe a first start video up this weekend. :thumbsup:
