[AT] Cracked diesel block opinion question

[charlie hill]

Hi Carl,

Check out this link.  If this engine will work it is a lot of engine for the 
money.  I don't know enough about Perkins engines to know if this is a 
direct replacement or even a workable solution but it's worth a look.

Charlie

http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2005120101022320&item=28-1509&catname=engines
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From: "carl gogol" <cgogol at twcny.rr.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 8:37 PM
Subject: [AT] Cracked diesel block opinion question


> Should I go near an AC 170 with a Perkins 4 cyl 236 diesel engine that has 
> a cracked block?  The crack is on the side - I'm told.  Otherwise the 
> tractor is allegedly cream for its age and starts easy in the cold and 
> runs clean. Any comments are appreciated.  Comments on such (possibly) 
> non-critical cracks and the Perkins engines in general are appreciated.
>
> Lets see - 6 egg whites and an ounce of black pepper and I'll never know 
> it is there???
>
> Carl Gogol
> Manlius, NY
> (2) AC D-14, AC 914H
> Simplicity 3112 & 7116
> Kubota F-2400
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