Replacing piston rings

   / Replacing piston rings #1  

IH_4_Me

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Jan 25, 2003
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Location
New Zealand
Tractor
IH 574
Hey guys,
Is it possible to replace the piston rings in a tractor engine without having to separate it from the gearbox? i.e. having to break the tractor in half to split the engine open. I have rebuilt smaller engines from frame type vehicles where the engine is easily removed and put back in but a tractor is is different story, with the engine being part of the frame itself.

Thanks for your help
 
   / Replacing piston rings #2  
Yes, if you can remove the cylinder head and oil pan.
 
   / Replacing piston rings #3  
We did it on a Fergie TO-20 without a problem. The biggest concern is getting the oil pan gasket back together correctly and all that takes is a bit of care. It will all depend on your model of tractor and whether the oil pan is part of the frame.
 
   / Replacing piston rings #4  
Did it with an old Allis Chalmers WD with no problem. I guess it would depend on your access to the crankshaft.
 
   / Replacing piston rings #5  
It can be done on most tractors, however, splitting a tractor in half is not hard, and does not take long. Once split the rest is a cake walk.
 

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