Shenniu 254 Tractor with Hubei 295T engine

[Bob Rooks]

The studs come out of the block and long nuts go on them once the head is installed. In contrast to bolts that go through the head and into the block.

Ok, you have head studs, there is a reason for that along with the fine threaded long nuts. Studs have a much greater clamping force without distorting the threads in the block. Double check the required torque settings so you don't pull the block threads. Don't replace them with bolts, which will have coarse threads.

 

[Tinhack]

I was thinking the dash was one plastic covered unit. Having individual gauges would be easy to replace and convert to English. Looks like you have Oil Pressure, Temperature and Ammeter. Should be a simple conversion if you don't want to retain the originals. They look a little faded too.

Also noticed the dash lights look like they're mounted upside down. That style is available as well and often sold as "license plate lights" or "dash lights" for antique cars. That is, if you don't buy illuminated gauges.

 

[Koogan]

Thank you