Posted by 400D Guy on November 26, 2011 at 14:12:31 from (69.76.146.214):
One head stud was rusted real bad inside the head, and it took me 3 hours of coaxing it off to reveal the following:
The rusted stud (bottom of picture) was the center left, which the previous owner had used to hold a power steering bracket, and never tightened it down. From my limited knowledge, that is the main problem with the head. I looked quickly at the bottom of the head, and didn't see any obvious cracks, but the surface was still dirty.
At least 3 water passages were completely clogged in the block and head, plus the one partially closed in the picture.
Question: Can I take the head in to a machine shop and expect them to be able to fit new valves, guides, seat the valves, flatten the head, etc., or do I need to go to someone that works on tractors? I'm hoping with the manual, they should be able to do it.
Also, can I just "rod out" (hanger wire?) the clogged waterways in the block.
I'm thinking of leaving the rusted stud there, because I'm afraid of breaking it off trying to remove it.
This post was edited by 400D Guy at 14:14:47 11/26/11.
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