Posted by El Toro on February 27, 2012 at 12:58:01 from (108.3.225.57):
In Reply to: stuck h posted by mmack on February 27, 2012 at 09:53:37:
I used ATF back in 1975 on a Farmall A that was stuck. I pulled the engine as the head was already off the engine. I used a piece of 2 X 2 oak and a big hammer and tapped on a connecting rod after removing the cap. Two of the pistons came out with the sleeves and the other two just the pistons came out. Since they're wet sleeves they were easy to remove and I used a torch to heat the sleeves and then the pistons were easily removed. I used a steam jenny on the engine block. The crankshaft measured .002" undersize and my wife dropped it off at our local auto machine shop. They called me at work and said the crankshaft only needed to be polished and they had measured it .002" undersize. They furnished the bearings and they redid the head. Had them to install the new pistons on the old rods. Bought the sleeve kit at our local IH dealer cost back then was $80.00. The tractor needed new tires, fenders, rims, steering wheel, seat and wiring. I gave $100.00 for the tractor and plow. I plowed the garden in the Spring of 1976. Hal
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