farmall engine head

[mike329]

I need some advice on replacing/rebuilding the head on '47 Farmall C. Where would I go to boy a used or rebuilt head? AND should I replace the cylinder sleeves while I'm at it?

 

[workinonit]

You can buy what you need from Steiner.

 

[mike329]

Thanks workinonit!

 

[mike329]

You can buy what you need from Steiner.

Do the classifieds here sell engine parts... I looked there but I couldn't figure out how to filter for engine parts.

 

[workinonit]

I think they do but just not much here as far as Farmall is concerned. What engine does that tractor have? This is the forum I use for Farmall support. FarmallCub.Com

There's not a ton of activity on there but if you post a question you will get a response and there are some really good Farmall guys on there.

 

[CliffordK]

Do you have any cracks?

I'd try cleaning up what you have before going out and buying new. From the photos, that just looks more dirty than anything else. There is at least one stuck valve, but that may be able to be repaired.

Valve lapping is easy enough.

 

[workinonit]

Pull the head and take it to a shop to have it services. The valves need to be lapped as well. They can check it for cracks and true it up if it needs it.

 

[mike329]

I think they do but just not much here as far as Farmall is concerned. What engine does that tractor have? This is the forum I use for Farmall support. FarmallCub.Com

There's not a ton of activity on there but if you post a question you will get a response and there are some really good Farmall guys on there.

Thanks, I'll check.

The engine is

• Model: IH C113

 

[mike329]

Pull the head and take it to a shop to have it services. The valves need to be lapped as well. They can check it for cracks and true it up if it needs it.

No places near here that do that kind of work. I replaced the heads on my '91 Crown Vic because I couldn't find anyone to rebuild them....

Thanks.

 

[CliffordK]

You're in Michigan? Is there anybody in Detroit that works on cars?

I believe Farmland Tractor in Tangent Oregon has a full machine shop. They have an eclectic selection of parts tractors. But if you have a good head, start with that one.