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New Engine
Will this fit my 1960 standard Dexta and is it a reasonable price?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Perkins-A3-152-Sh ... 51862301db
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Perkins-A3-152-Sh ... 51862301db
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HI
The EBay ad says its for a Dexta and it's a A3.153 engine with rope seals.
There are some differences between a MF35 block and a Dexta block.
The MF 35 had its fuel pump driven on the RHS by an extra lobe on the Camshaft so expect to find an aperture with 4 fixing holes to take the pump. This needs to be blanked off and sealed.
Also the MF35 block has a drive adapter for its Tachometer at the rear of the Camshaft - again blanked off and sealed.
Apart from that I don't know of any other differences but I'm sure theres somebody out there who does.
BTW Agriline do the same block for about £700!
Regards
Jerry
Camerton
Bath
The EBay ad says its for a Dexta and it's a A3.153 engine with rope seals.
There are some differences between a MF35 block and a Dexta block.
The MF 35 had its fuel pump driven on the RHS by an extra lobe on the Camshaft so expect to find an aperture with 4 fixing holes to take the pump. This needs to be blanked off and sealed.
Also the MF35 block has a drive adapter for its Tachometer at the rear of the Camshaft - again blanked off and sealed.
Apart from that I don't know of any other differences but I'm sure theres somebody out there who does.
BTW Agriline do the same block for about £700!
Regards
Jerry
Camerton
Bath
Jerry Coles
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Don't panic! Before buying another engine, I would find out exactly what is wrong with yours. It may not be as bad as you fear. A complete engine rebuild shouldn't cost hugely over £1000 and you're unlikely to need that. Also it's good to keep your tractor original, with it's original engine.
Get a frindly member of your local tractor club to take a look & advise.
All the best,
Get a frindly member of your local tractor club to take a look & advise.
All the best,
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The oil is at the last L of full, but the water was empty I guess, as I filled it up it started to leak out, I can't see exactly where it is coming from but it appears to be somewhere in the centre of the engine just behind the radiator not under the engine but in front.
When I turned her over yesterday I could hear water being expelled from somewhere (I think).
I don't suppose there is anyone near me, half way between Hay and Kington (Herefordshire) who could pop over and have a look!!
When I turned her over yesterday I could hear water being expelled from somewhere (I think).
I don't suppose there is anyone near me, half way between Hay and Kington (Herefordshire) who could pop over and have a look!!
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I would go along with what Ben says on this. upto a point that is, because if your engine has issues, like for example cracked block (which can be repaired but still costs), damaged parts like crank and con-rods, , You really cant tell untill it's dismantled.
Engineer shops aint cheap, and everything will have 17.5% added.
Weigh it all up and a replacement could look a better option, but i would say if you go for new , shop around an ask for a big Discount, They wont sell that many and they put it on to take it off, if you get what i mean. Jim
Engineer shops aint cheap, and everything will have 17.5% added.
Weigh it all up and a replacement could look a better option, but i would say if you go for new , shop around an ask for a big Discount, They wont sell that many and they put it on to take it off, if you get what i mean. Jim
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Drain the engine and catch what comes out. Any water will be at the bottom because oil floats. Also see if there's any metal bits in there.woodseaves wrote:I have just dipped the oil again and it is showing well above full which indicates that it is fullish with water, this doesn't sound good even to me. What do those who know think?
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Hi
Here's a picture of my Agriline block taken rear right showing fuel pump mounting holes and aperture on the side and the external tacho drive at the rear (which I have plugged with a core plug).
Regard
Jerry
Camerton
Bath
Here's a picture of my Agriline block taken rear right showing fuel pump mounting holes and aperture on the side and the external tacho drive at the rear (which I have plugged with a core plug).
Regard
Jerry
Camerton
Bath
Jerry Coles
Camerton, Bath, UK
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Hi Les
I purchased it from Agriline.
There is no serial No and no cast names.
There appears to be two small holes on the other side near the top which may be holes for ID plate rivets but thats all.
The casting seems to be well cast and finished with the cylinder liners honed and all threads tapped OK.
The real test will be when I get it installed and running.
I have acquired a T adapter so I can fit the oil presssure switch and a gauge to monitor the oil pressure on first ever start and early running.
Regards
Jerry
Camerton
Bath
I purchased it from Agriline.
There is no serial No and no cast names.
There appears to be two small holes on the other side near the top which may be holes for ID plate rivets but thats all.
The casting seems to be well cast and finished with the cylinder liners honed and all threads tapped OK.
The real test will be when I get it installed and running.
I have acquired a T adapter so I can fit the oil presssure switch and a gauge to monitor the oil pressure on first ever start and early running.
Regards
Jerry
Camerton
Bath
Jerry Coles
Camerton, Bath, UK
West Highland White Terriers, Dexta's, E27N's and DUKW's
Camerton, Bath, UK
West Highland White Terriers, Dexta's, E27N's and DUKW's