Century 2535 - need a new head

[Huckster]

Tore it apart today to replace the head gasket and there are 4 cracks in the head. Anyone know of a source for a new head?

 

[Asteral]

well while i don't know of any other place than branson to get a head for that model these will at least help you on your journey to finding the correct one, here is the original part #HRR220C001A9 and the substitute PART # EA00004862A hopefully using these you made at least be able to find one.

 

[Huckster]

Thank you. I called a big Branson Deater in GA to order parts. They called Branson and were told that Branson can no longer get a head and parts for Century 2535. I am in disbelief that this can be possible. Anyone have any suggestions? As it sits I now have a paperweight if I can’t get a new head. Can I source a different motor that would fit in that tractor?

 

[IndyIan]

Tractor data say its a Kukje, who is now owned by tym, so maybe start with a TYM dealer, and then a regional rep on some help. Maybe they can find one in Korea and throw it in a parts shipment.

 

[azbinder]

Depending on where and how bad the cracks are, it is possible to have it welded. I know that when I was in the Phoenix area, there was a place that did very good block and head welding. Might check in with some independent truck repair shops that have been around for a number of years.

 

[DynamicD]

Not sure how accurate it is, but I recently heard that the EPA is cracking down on repair parts for older engines that would not pass current emission standards.
Might be the case here?

 

[TractorTYMe]

Kukje A1700A2 3-cyl mechanical injected diesel is the only current one they have in production. It might be close enough? Here are some parts numbers and design changes done from 2004 forward https://engineprofessional.com/TB/TB020118-2.pdf

EPA can't crack down on demanding older engines pass emissions of TODAY if they were sold before TODAY's emissions era was in effect.

 

[ptsg]

Kukje A1700A2 3-cyl mechanical injected diesel is the only current one they have in production. It might be close enough? Here are some parts numbers and design changes done from 2004 forward https://engineprofessional.com/TB/TB020118-2.pdf

EPA can't crack down on demanding older engines pass emissions of TODAY if they were sold before TODAY's emissions era was in effect.

I'm 95% sure that the Century 2535 uses the Kukje 3T90L-ATC engine, which was their own engine that Kukje made before the Cummins deal. So I don't thing anything from the newer A series engines will work on that 3T90L engine.

 

[TractorTYMe]

I'm 95% sure that the Century 2535 uses the Kukje 3T90L-ATC engine, which was their own engine that Kukje made before the Cummins deal. So I don't thing anything from the newer A series engines will work on that 3T90L engine.

I'm sure you're right, 3T90L seems to refer to a Yanmar design? But it is hardly any info on the web on these engines.

 

[ptsg]

I'm sure you're right, 3T90L seems to refer to a Yanmar design? But it is hardly any info on the web on these engines.

Yeah, I saw some Yanmar related stuff too. I know Kukje also had a deal with Yanmar back in the day to make tractors for them. Just not sure what exactly it translates to in terms of engines.

From Tractor Fandom: " In 1980, Kukje signed a technological agreement with Yanmar of Japan."

Here is one of these tractors. Very similar to the Yanmar AF400.

 

[MTGreen]

Yanmar 3T90L head pictures abound on the web. Are you able to visually match it up with what you've got?

 

[Huckster]

I am taking the head to a machine shop tomorrow to see if it’s repairable. I called a different Branson dealer and they recommended trying to fix it first but did say there are parts still available. It is the Kukje 3T90L engine.

 

[MTGreen]

There's a thread on TBN from 2004 about this. Seems to raise additional possibilities -post #5 says 2535 may have a Mitsubishi engine?

Century Motors

Howdy, I just recently recieved my workshhop manual for my Century 3035 and it shows that the 3035's have a Mitsubishi S3L motor. However, my Century Owners manual indicates a Kukje 3T90L. I was able to find a sticker on the side of the engine that says 3T90L. Does anyone know what kind of...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[Huckster]

It is a kukje 3T90L but thanks

 

[TractorTYMe]

Cylinder Head - New - Replaces AM877953

Check out the deal on Cylinder Head - New - Replaces AM877953 at Yanmar Industrial Engine Parts

www.hoyeindustrial.com

 

[Huckster]

I was told that is not the same head and will not work but thanks

 

[Huckster]

Tractor data say its a Kukje, who is now owned by tym, so maybe start with a TYM dealer, and then a regional rep on some help. Maybe they can find one in Korea and throw it in a parts shipment.

Called TYM directly and they confirmed no more new heads. They were great and actually called around to some of the bigger dealers but no one has one. Guess fingers crossed that it can be fixed.

 

[Huckster]

I took the head to a machine shop today. Unfortunately they said no way. Too many cracks that are deep and right next to the valve. so Now what? Salvage yard? Try to get a new crate motor? Any ideas if there is a motor that would just drop in? I am at a loss so any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MTGreen]

Salvage yard or look into repower with Mitsu S3L which apparently was put into these per prior post.
There's also the custom cnc head replacement option which might not be terrible for a 3 cylinder but still will be high dollar

 

[ericm979]

How different is the Yanmar head from the Kukje version? Maybe a machinist could adapt it.