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> "JD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Derek wrote:
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>>> I thinking about a 110 TD but this beastie needs bottom end work the
>>> suggestion was I could do it with the engine in? So sump off ends and
>>> bearings off but to pull out the crankshaft do I need to split off the
>>> gearbox cos I can't see how else I could separate the flywheel.
>>> Derek
>>
>> I don't either! The only way of removing the flywheel is to remove the
>> clutch which means the engine and gearbox must be separated. If the
>> bottom
>> end only needs bearings, without the the shaft being reground, it is
>> possible to replace the big end bearings with the motor in place, and may
>> just be possible to replace the mains, although I doubt it. Otherwise it
>> is
>> either engine or gearbox out - I'd be inclined to remove the engine as it
>> will then be easier to work on!
>> JD
>
> Hi Derek
> It will need a crank grind if the bearings are knocking, are you sure its
> bottom end? After my experiences of land rover diesel engines budget for a
> full rebuild! If it is just the crank I have a td engine (which is in need
> of a rebore) that has a reground crank and new undersize bearings that has
> covered 10 miles ish since crank grind this is a result of trying to get
> away with not reboring .
> Crank grind and bearings cost best part of £100 IIRC you can have them for
> £50
>
> Cheers
> Icky
Thanks for the offer I may go nuts and take you up on it Icky its not
bearings tho on this motor ( which I'm getting the idea I really would be
pots for rags if I bought it) the woodruff key went kegly and chiselled a
lump out of the crank nose , the bottom timing gear and the bottom pulley so
the crank would be the answer even more odd was a colleague has just had to
a rebuild on his for the same reason tho his dropped a rod later - both
engines were factory rebuilds draw your own conclusion! . I called in for a
look on my way past ( I go everywhere sooner or later ) although the chassis
seems fair ( I don't like womping about with my hammer without the owner
present) the bulkhead is lacy round the mirror mount scuttle area ( how
unusual <cough>) given time I would have been round tapping like a demented
woodpecker. Still have the boat taking up space so I really shouldn't commit
to more work .........and thanks to JD for confirming what I thought was
the case, I know strange things are possible ( I used to change mini
clutches in car) but that was piqueing my interest and I agree engine out is
best by far I've had more oil up my sleeve than Paul Daniels
Derek
