New to this, 6 cylinder engine confusion
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:43 pm
Hi there and greetings from Norway.
I am looking into building a 6-cylinder Supermajor, both for fun and as a tool to run and handle a large woodmachine. I still have no tractor or engine, but are on the lookout and have just found this forum.
As it happens I came across a 6-cylinder advertised for sale a couple of days ago, located around 300km's from my place. It's been donated from a 67/68 combine according to the guy. The number stamped on the cylinder head is 510E-6050-E, but I was under the impression that this number without the "FL" designation corresponds to the older 590E engines with wet sleeves?
I am a bit worried about leaks and longevity when it comes to the old design wet sleeves, so I would really like it to be a dry-sleeved engine from after 1965, can anyone enlighten me as to what number to look for to match it to that type of engine and the late sixties combine it reportedly came out of? And does anyone know where the engine number is to be found, before I do the long drive?
And the 590E obviously has some afficionados here, is that due to it being correct in the lay-out as compared to the original Fordson engine, or is it other reasons?
From a technical, practical and parts-availability point of view, which type of engine would be the better choice for building a hassle free workhorse with a long expected life span after the build? I'm gonna use it for my woodmachine as said, and plans to keep it operational and in use for a very long time.
Suggestions, help and clarification greatly appreciated, best regards from Erik.
I am looking into building a 6-cylinder Supermajor, both for fun and as a tool to run and handle a large woodmachine. I still have no tractor or engine, but are on the lookout and have just found this forum.
As it happens I came across a 6-cylinder advertised for sale a couple of days ago, located around 300km's from my place. It's been donated from a 67/68 combine according to the guy. The number stamped on the cylinder head is 510E-6050-E, but I was under the impression that this number without the "FL" designation corresponds to the older 590E engines with wet sleeves?
I am a bit worried about leaks and longevity when it comes to the old design wet sleeves, so I would really like it to be a dry-sleeved engine from after 1965, can anyone enlighten me as to what number to look for to match it to that type of engine and the late sixties combine it reportedly came out of? And does anyone know where the engine number is to be found, before I do the long drive?
And the 590E obviously has some afficionados here, is that due to it being correct in the lay-out as compared to the original Fordson engine, or is it other reasons?
From a technical, practical and parts-availability point of view, which type of engine would be the better choice for building a hassle free workhorse with a long expected life span after the build? I'm gonna use it for my woodmachine as said, and plans to keep it operational and in use for a very long time.
Suggestions, help and clarification greatly appreciated, best regards from Erik.