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201 WD Cylinder Head - short vs tall

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Topic: 201 WD Cylinder Head - short vs tall

Posted By: ACWD1953
Subject: 201 WD Cylinder Head - short vs tall
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 11:51am

My 1953 WD has a cracked cylinder head. Luckily I also have a 1952 WD parts tractor (non-running). The 1952 cylinder head is taller than the 1953.

Can I use the shorter cylinder head? Assuming that I have to use the shorter pushrods and mounting hardware.

Plan B: If I can't switch the heads and I have to rebuild the 1952 (complete engine) will it fit on my 1953 tractor? Transmissions are different.

Thanks for any help,
"Depressed in Michigan"
Tom

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1953 AC WD, 1952 AC CA, 1957 Oliver Super 55

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Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 12:48pm

Should bolt right on. Push rods are the same, rocker arm stands are different. The blocks are the same. Either one will bolt to either tractor.

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