To rebuild or not to rebuild an engine

Posted by EddyJ on November 11, 2005 at 13:39:51 from (64.200.84.71):

I have a friend who just purchased an W4. It starts perfectly, has 50+ oil pressure when warm full speed at idle about 35lbs. It has a slight oil leak in the rear engine seal not sure if its from just sitting around for so long. He wants to paint it and use it for just shows. I come from a restoration background of tearing everything down and making like or better than new( expensive and you never get ahead ) So I'm not the one to ask the question to. I thought I would throw it out to fellow tractor owners before I answered him.He wanted to know if he should tear down the engine and re gasket it , have the head reworked and possibly put new sleeves/pistons. He doesnt want to have a great paint job and double back later . I feel its fine I see no other oil leaks But I suggested a clutch only due to a vague history and the tractor looks all original.

What to you fellows feel about this?

Thanks for your responses

ED

Follow Ups:

• Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild an engine the tractor vet 16:17:21 11/11/05 (0)
• Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild an engine CNKS 14:30:44 11/11/05 (0)
• Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild an engine Steven@AZ 14:06:48 11/11/05 (0)
• Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild an engine RustyFarmall 13:43:50 11/11/05 (0)

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