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#60370 05/11/2006 9:53 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 308 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 308 | Heres my deal,
My 46 1/2 ton has the original engine and it smokes a bit, By the looks of it it is burning just a small amount of smoke. I no these engines have the babbitt bearings and am not sure what to do from here if I want to do a rebuild. Here are my thoughts,,
1) I could pull the engine and have it rebuilt.
2) It looks like I could do a conversion kit for the bearings when I do a rebuild
3) Purchase a newer used engine that does not have the babbitts
4 Upgrade to a 235
I want to keep the truck looking as original as possible, I have a 57 210 post that is going to by my hot rod so I am not interested in changing to much on the truck.
I think what I am looking for is if it was yours what option do you think would be the best. I am leaning towards pulling and finding a reputable engine repair place and have it rebuilt. I you guys know of any places in or around the Columbus Ohio area that would help also.
Thanks for letting me ramble
Ed | | |
#60371 05/11/2006 10:14 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Ed, a few days ago this same situtation came up on basically the same question you are asking. Look back in this forum or it may have been in the Engine/Driveline forum that had a lot of opinions/facts from several different ones about rebuilding or 216 to 235 and also the most economical or the best bang for the bucks. Take the time to scan for it. It is worth the read! | | |
#60372 05/11/2006 10:18 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Ed, it is in this forum. Go down to post on 5-4 titled cost to build 54/235......it is not exactly the same question as the talk it about a 235 but its worth reading. In MY opinion it would be best to go 235 engine but the choice is always up to the owner....or the lady of the house  | | |
#60373 05/12/2006 12:05 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Ed,
when you pull an engine apart, there are many decisions as to how much you want to spend and do to it. If your objective is to make it a reliable "non smoker" that is used for leisurely fun drives, then you need only replace the offending parts. If the old babbitt rod bearing surfaces are in decent shape then they could be reused. Otherwise the easy and modern way to deal with the rods is to have them machined to allow inserts to be used. This of course does not change the fact that they are still fed with dippers. | | |
#60374 05/12/2006 3:31 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 308 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 308 | Thanks guys,
I will sit on this for awhile and decide what to do, they have a swap meet coming up at the end of the month in Springfield, I may go and see what they have.
Ed | | |
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