Posted by Nebraska Kirk on December 26, 2009 at 11:15:56 from (207.91.4.156):
In Reply to: 1948 MD posted by D Slater on December 22, 2009 at 06:03:19:
Adam Wiles said: (quoted from post at 11:03:07 12/26/09) Ok, so I called the owner back and he said that he #1 cylinder was leaking oil past the rings because the sleeve was pitted. He said when it ran it switched over to diesel with ease and everything worked. He has the motor torn down now and has 4" sleeves in it. So I need to buy 4" pistons and rebuild the motor... What do you guys think? $600 or just leave it and look for another one? I don't mind working on it but I am finding that it is difficult to find parts...
Why would you need to buy pistons? What is wrong with the old ones?
If the only thing wrong with it is one pitted sleeve, then I would buy it in a heartbeat. You can offer less and then negotiate, but I would be willing to pay the $1000 asking price if the owner holds firm. You should be able to find a good used sleeve without too much difficulty.
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