HomesteadOC
Silver Member
Rods and pistons come out the top without removing the engine. Once head is removed cylinders can be measured to see if just rings will work or if it needs to be bored. I have a couple used KE70 motors that are in good condition.
Im assuming that you need to pull the oil pan and disconnect the rods from the crankshaft. How big of a deal is that? Im not in front of my Beaver now, but from what I remember when I was greasing things was that there could be something in the way?
My engine cranks great and it sounds like it really wants to get going, the glow plugs were bad due to an wrong ignition switch. Plugs were wired to the acc on and wouldnt get voltage when key was turned left. Either the switch is broke or its a Jerry rigged switch not meant for a diesel. Either way I ordered a new correct switch and new plugs (NGK 6825).