Stripping down the KFD

David in Wales · Post by **David in Wales** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:19 pm

Although it ran, it was in far worse condition than I originally thought. A total nut & bolt restoration was required. No2 piston & conrod were in terrible state, so all new sleeves & pistons. The head had been fitted with wrong valves sometime, so a complete rebuild & skim.
Water pump, fuel lift pump & filters & filter bowl, new diesel pipes, injection pump & injectors rebuilt. Steering box came off 4 times for rebuild and subsequent leak from seal.
The tractor was stripped of all bolt-on components and everything shot blasted. I cant understand people who leave on parts like engine side mounts etc and have it blasted, dirt & oil & rust are hidden and dont get cleaned off - not a "proper restoration" in my eyes.
David

Kiwi Kev · Post by **Kiwi Kev** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:51 pm

David
what about the front pulleys?
Kiwi Kev

David in Wales · Post by **David in Wales** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:18 pm

The front pulleys came off to change the timing chain when we stripped the engine down. Actually the whole block was taken off the tractor to do the rebuild and fit the liners.
Are you doubting my "total rebuild" ?

You hav'nt seen the invoices for parts & labour yet - almost had to remortgage the house.
David

Kiwi Kev · Post by **Kiwi Kev** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:19 am

David
No, not doubting your rebuild, just checking

Kiwi Kev

Emiel · Post by **Emiel** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:16 am

Hello David,

Don't take me to serious, but, where did you put that chain in?

Regards

Emiel

David in Wales · Post by **David in Wales** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:28 am

My mistake, meant the seal at the front of the crank. The gasket for the timing gear cover was a problem - it leaked twice. We bought new gasket set but not all were perfect fit/size.
David