jd 2510 gas to jd 276t conversion

[loneranchman]

Here's what I have going on. I have a 2510 gas tractor that I'm having a guy put a 276t engine into. The engine bolts directly into the tractor, but the oil pan that is already on the 276t is non structural and I plan using a loader on the tractor so that won't work. The oil pan from the 2510 gas motor fits on the 276t, but it needs to be ground out for number four rod nut clearance. Well, the guy I have doing it knows how to handle cast iron material, and was grinding a little at a time to check clearance each time on the structural pan from my 2510, anyway, enough had to be ground that the pan cracked. I would like to find a pan that is structural to fit the 276t, but be the same size as the one on the 2510 gas. If you know of where I can find such a thing, or where I could ask for help with this matter, it would be greatly appreciated. I would like to find a pulley to fit the 276t water pump shaft, but I need it to be the thickness of the one that would fit the 2510 gas so it fits behind the radiator, if you know what I mean. My tractor guy is not having any luck with any of the people he deals with. Thank you.

 

[beenthere]

I may be guessing wrong, but I would take a shot at calling Deere in Dubuque, IA (I think that is where the 2510 was made) and trying to find out if there is any information about your problem. Wish you luck.