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   Thinking about going to look at a hd3 diesel crawler with a blown head gasket, how good or bad are these engines ? If a head was needed would I ever be able to find one , I know that there were very few d15 diesels made, can the basic parts needed to keep it running still be found, such as steering clutches, shuttle clutch parts,ect  ,the undercarriage is supposed to be good, any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated ,I have  a w.d.45 diesel and a d19 diesel  that  I have owned since the 1970's ,I  am well  aware of  their head-block  issues,I was wondering if  the diesel   Hd3 - d15  engine  was  any  better -more dependable than my 45  and d19 have been,is there anything specific that I  would to look at on this crawler??  Thanks!!!!!

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BradRisen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 09 Feb 2012 Location: KY Points: 265	Post Options Post Reply Quote BradRisen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hd3 crawler Posted: 23 Aug 2014 at 12:02am
	Thinking about going to look at a hd3 diesel crawler with a blown head gasket, how good or bad are these engines ? If a head was needed would I ever be able to find one , I know that there were very few d15 diesels made, can the basic parts needed to keep it running still be found, such as steering clutches, shuttle clutch parts,ect ,the undercarriage is supposed to be good, any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated ,I have a w.d.45 diesel and a d19 diesel that I have owned since the 1970's ,I am well aware of their head-block issues,I was wondering if the diesel Hd3 - d15 engine was any better -more dependable than my 45 and d19 have been,is there anything specific that I would to look at on this crawler?? Thanks!!!!!

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Eric B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 09 Feb 2012 Location: British Columbi Points: 965	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eric B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Aug 2014 at 11:50pm
	I had one of these diesels in a I600 backhoe. It ran fine and I haven't heard of "issues" per say. You'll always find used parts if you look long enough. This diesel is generally considered under-powered so if you get the HD3 and put it to work you just have to be patient.
	Currently- WD,WC,3WF's,2 D14's B. Previously- I 600,TL745,200,FL9,FR12,H3,816 LBH. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!