Re: H overhaul or not...advice

Posted by Carp on June 27, 2006 at 09:08:11 from (65.112.89.78):

In Reply to: H overhaul or not...advice posted by Tom Windsor on June 26, 2006 at 18:50:31:

I normally pass over these conversations because my view is not usually the most poular view.

If it were me, I would buy 2 used servicable sleeves, rings and rod bearings and put it back together. Now by serviceable, I assume that you have measured them and they are at least within a few thousands of min and max measurments.

I have put several Hs and Ms and the like together without going full tilt on the rebuild and have had no issues. These are all tractors that get worked every year on my farm. Any IH tractor prior to 1958 I have found to be very forgiving as far as the tolerances that it can handle and still run perfectly well.

You will also find that a good set of IH forged pistons is probably better than the new pistons that you get today. Also, it doesn't really matter if you put $200 or $800 or $1200 into the engine of that H, at the end of the day it will still be worth about $1,500. So save the extra money from the overkill rebuild and buy another tractor for the ophange when you finish this one.

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