Started one more WD45 diesel engine overhaul

Originally posted by Brian Jasper co. Ia

Brian Jasper co. Ia wrote:

Looking good Don. Was someone using an electric lift pump on that engine?

Not that I know of, the engine came to me in boxes and no electric pump in the pile of parts. lol

3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.

eighty nine wrote:

Brian Jasper co. Ia wrote:

Looking good Don. Was someone using an electric lift pump on that engine?

Did you ask this because of the oil pressure switch in the oil line ? Kinda got my attention also.

OK, that switch was for a hour meter and after talking to the owner about it I have removed it. I was having trouble understanding the ? about the electric pump that Brain asked bout. lol

3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.

Hour meter... That makes sense. Looking good Don.

"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford

Very impressive work!

'49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080

Thanks for the kind words guys.
I'm not seeing it run for sometime, I still need to rebuild the Diesel trans/rear end that came in the tractor and change it out with the gas trans/rear end that's in it now, clean and repair the fuel tank and a long list of little things before she fires up from it's long nap of 10+ years of retirement; And I have three WD/WD45, three D14's and a engine overhaul on a D19 Diesel tractor all needing some of my time too.lol So I work on one tractor tell I need parts and just on one of the tractors that's parts have came in.

3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.

Your work looks flawless. You have spoiled everyone in your area. When are you going to move up here. The summers here are not as hot. lol Tim

1950 WD 1959 D14 1955 WD45 1976 7000 B 207

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This is a old post of mine with the pics working again.

3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.

Welcome aboard Esox Allis!

I can't answer your questions, but somebody will come along and give you some insights before too long if they're not out in the fields or shop by now.

How blessed we are by HIS GRACE!

EsoxAllis wrote:

Hi, I'm new to the forum and have a 1956 WD45 Diesel which needs some work. She runs, but has lot's of leaks (hydraulic rams, under the clutch housing, etc.). Hand cluth does not work -- so I'm guessing I have lots to do with new seals, clutch plates, and the like. My question for you guys is advice about the engine. I'm quite certain diesel fuel is getting into the crankcase -- and have seen on this forum that that can come from a couple different issues (o-ring/seal) in the fuel pump. I may be able to tackle that. However, I'm wondering about a complete engine rebuild -- and am not sure I'd want to try that. Anyway, here's my questions:

1) Can I (should I) leave the engine alone and just go after the the rest of the tractor? Or, would that be short-sighted/folly. As menetioned, it runs, but smokes a lot -- especially at first start-up. The smoke color is not black, but not white either -- I'd say ~ grey. The smoking comes down after the tractor warms up, but never really goes away -- and comes back again fairly heavy under load (road gear). To me, it does not seem to have a lot of power, but I've never actually pulled with it either. As well, I believe some of that crank oil w/ diesel (or diesel from soemwhere else) is getting into first clutch housing -- is that possble (main bearing issue)? I say this because last summer it started leaking (dripping) from the inspection port/thumb-screw under the clutch housing -- and I'm talking a couple gallons over a number of months now. This oils is very thin as smells like diesel to me.

2) If the engire needs to be rebuilt. Is there someone who still does this? And/or can all the needed parts still be found if I or a local mechanic were to give it try?

Thanks for any advice/insights you can offer!

Welcome aboard, you will find a lot of good people on here. This is a good post with your long list of ?'s it might be best for you to just send me a PM and I will send you my phone number.

Edited by Don(MO) - 11 May 2018 at 9:57am

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