WD to WD 45
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Topic: WD to WD 45
Posted By: DVGWD48
Subject: WD to WD 45
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 8:38pm
| Got a question, I have a '48 WD that needs an overhaul. A gracious fellow forum member gave me a wd45 engine also in need of an overhaul. My question is will the 45 engine fit on my WD frame? My assumption is yes but before I buy the rebuild kit for the 45 I wanted to make sure that there is not a compatibility issue. Thanks in advance. |
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Posted By: Dennis(IA)
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 8:39pm
| Yes |
Posted By: AC WD45
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 8:39pm
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pretty sure it will. many parts are inter changeable ------------- German Shepherd dad 1957 Allis Chalmers WD45 #WD234847 1951 Allis Chalmers WD #WD88193 |
Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 8:54pm
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If you don't look at the serial numberstampedon theblock, you wouldn't know it's a 45engine. Will drop straight in and bolt up. ------------- When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!! |
Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 8:55pm
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If you don't look at the serial number stamped on theblock, you wouldn't know it's a 45 engine. Will drop straight in and bolt up. ------------- When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!! |
Posted By: Jeff Z. NY
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 8:56pm
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Yes it will. A WD45 is a WD with some improvements.
When they upgraded the rear, hand clutch and engine they renamed the WD the WD45. |
Posted By: Fields
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 9:16pm
Look for post on wd45 build ups. You can get a fair amount more power in a rebuild with little or no cost increase. If it is to be a "stock" type rebuild. I sugest E 170 or 175 piston kits You can also have the cam and lifters sent out to be reground for more power. Barney Taylor did mine.
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Posted By: Jeff Z. NY
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 9:23pm
| Bob, You can tell a WD engine from a WD45 engine just by looking at them. |
Posted By: DVGWD48
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 9:49pm
| Thanks guys for the information. I am sure I will have more questions as I do this rebuild. |
Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2011 at 8:23am
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Now.......if the WD block is in good shape, you can put the WD-45 components in/on it and it will look stock but still have all the power of the WD-45.
I would use the 45 crank for 1/2" more stroke.
Get the 1/8" overbore 45 pistons and sleeves.
Use the 45 "tall" head.
Use the 45 carburetor.
The tractor will look pretty much original; only the experts will know.
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