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I'm working in my spare time on my Fordson Major 1954. When i bought the tractor, it ran actually very good, but it was leaking oil everywhere and it produced thick clouds of white smoke.

I started opening up the engine and found the problem quite fast. Seems like at some point in time cilinder 3 took on water, and quite a lot too because the force of the engine bended the connecting rod when fired up!

So now i'm stuck and have two options, find me a new connecting rod or get it straightened out. I would go for a new one, but i can't seem to find one, not even after 3 weeks of intensive searching the internet. Does anyone have an idea where i can get one?

Hi, have you tried Ron Greet tractor breakers ?! In Devon ?! They might have and engine breaking- (01803) 812269. Maybe worth a try as I don't think you can get them new anymore !! So salvage is best option

Thanks for the tip, i've contacted them and keep my fingers crossed in the meanwhile

Worth a look on ebay, if you're stuck

If you wait a quite bit of time agrilines gittíng conrod in their stock, talked with tom bull (4-5 months ago) and he said their planning production on it