I had to add more after actually finishing the video. I am just astounded by how stuck everything is on this poor DI. The amount of carbon, crud, and actual dirt INSIDE the engine blows my mind. I can't picture how it would happen unless it was in dust storm after dust storm. I'm honestly NOT surprised by the wear you saw. It seems everybody wanted to squeeze every cent out of their D before it was finally retired. And they'd give it....and more. My DI was still a stock bore, but had .018 of taper....and the block had been replaced. Thank you for sharing, and it makes me think, "Gee, maybe my projects aren't THAT bad"
It is without a doubt the worst I've been into except for a catastrophic failure. I had a 1930 GPWT years ago that the crankcase was open, no rod cap shims with lock washers stacked under the nuts to take up space, and gears sharp as razors, It at least would still roll over. There will be more hurdles, but I'll get there. Thanks!
Bad as I’ve seen also. The engine had to have turned over sometime in the past with the valves stuck to do that. May use them for wall art! Thanks Todd!
That is by far the worst I’ve ever seen, but definitely a tractor worth saving, and I know it’s in good hands in your shop. I’ve seen my share of bent pushrods but never one that was bent that bad. Keep up the good work my friend
Before I get too deep into the carnage I wanted to share a tip for anybody messing with the carb on their D, replace that very hard to get inner carb bolt with a hex head bolt. That way you can get it with a ball end allen socket and it's much easier to work on
Absolutely! A socket head cap screw would have saved much grief. In this case, I ended up putting the manifold in the mill and using an end mill. Welded two nuts on and twisted both off. Thanks Brandon!
I had to add more after actually finishing the video. I am just astounded by how stuck everything is on this poor DI. The amount of carbon, crud, and actual dirt INSIDE the engine blows my mind. I can't picture how it would happen unless it was in dust storm after dust storm. I'm honestly NOT surprised by the wear you saw. It seems everybody wanted to squeeze every cent out of their D before it was finally retired. And they'd give it....and more. My DI was still a stock bore, but had .018 of taper....and the block had been replaced. Thank you for sharing, and it makes me think, "Gee, maybe my projects aren't THAT bad"
It is without a doubt the worst I've been into except for a catastrophic failure. I had a 1930 GPWT years ago that the crankcase was open, no rod cap shims with lock washers stacked under the nuts to take up space, and gears sharp as razors, It at least would still roll over. There will be more hurdles, but I'll get there. Thanks!
Thank you for another entertaining video reminding me of my struggles taking a DI apart! I have never seen a D pushrod bent that bad
Bad as I’ve seen also. The engine had to have turned over sometime in the past with the valves stuck to do that. May use them for wall art! Thanks Todd!
That is by far the worst I’ve ever seen, but definitely a tractor worth saving, and I know it’s in good hands in your shop. I’ve seen my share of bent pushrods but never one that was bent that bad. Keep up the good work my friend
Appreciate the encouragement! Thanks so much Bryce!
Before I get too deep into the carnage I wanted to share a tip for anybody messing with the carb on their D, replace that very hard to get inner carb bolt with a hex head bolt. That way you can get it with a ball end allen socket and it's much easier to work on
Absolutely! A socket head cap screw would have saved much grief. In this case, I ended up putting the manifold in the mill and using an end mill. Welded two nuts on and twisted both off. Thanks Brandon!
@@MichaelBarney58 As stuck as that was nothing would have helped much other than Mr Cutting Torch, my favorite wrench