H overhaul or not...advice

Posted by Tom Windsor on June 26, 2006 at 18:50:31 from (64.12.116.65):

I am really having a struggle here. I have a good block sitting on my work bench. 4 servicable pistons and rods, 2 servicable sleves, and I am having turmoil inside.

Do I:

1. Locate two servicable sleeves, get me a set of rings and a gasket set and rebuild this engine so it does not smoke but has some wear or

2. Do I go whole hog and get the rebuild kit with new sleeves, pistons, pins, bearings etc.

For alternative #1, it will not be a working tractor, it will be run 2 or 3 times per year, it will be put over in the corner for my wife to sell at the estate sale while I go to the next project. I can accomplish this at minimum costs.
I can make it look good but it will be half a..

Regarding alternative #2, with crank grind, machine work, complete kit, I will probably have $800.00 in the motor(I think) and I will have the internal knowledge that it is "new" and then pull it over in the corner for the estate sale! I can make it look good and be good.

For #1, I could contribute the $600.00 or so saved to the orphanage. or #2, wife could contribute it all to the orphanage later.

I am in a rut here...give me something to think about.

Tw

Replies:

• Re: H overhaul or not...advice Carp 09:08:11 06/27/06 (0)
• Re: H overhaul or not...advice Allan In NE 05:51:10 06/27/06 (0)
• Re: H overhaul or not...advice El Toro 05:36:21 06/27/06 (0)
• Re: H overhaul or not...advice Bill in NC 03:48:29 06/27/06 (0)
• Re: H overhaul or not...advice K.B.-826 19:59:16 06/26/06 (0)
• Re: H overhaul or not...advice Andy Martin 19:48:46 06/26/06 (0)
• Re: H overhaul or not...advice River Bottom Farmer 19:12:02 06/26/06 (1)
  • Re: H overhaul or not...advice Janicholson 21:30:46 06/26/06 (0)

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