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Dave (Mid-MI) 
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Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Hemlock, MI
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 Topic: Perkins 248 engine parts
Posted: 02 Nov 2021 at 10:00am |
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Looking for opinions on the Perkins 248 diesel. Generally have heard good things. Looking at a machine that PO says needs new engine or repair. Ad says head gasket was leaking. How is parts availability and cost for these engines? Thx.
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AC720Man
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Joined: 10 Oct 2016
Location: Shenandoah, Va
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Posted: 02 Nov 2021 at 10:06am |
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I just did a Perkins complete rebuild in my 160 tractor. No issue getting engine parts. Good kit was around $650. Also bought a new cam and oil pump. Very happy with the Perkins. Good power and very fuel efficient.
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1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD
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Eric B
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Posted: 02 Nov 2021 at 3:34pm |
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I have owned two of them, I consider them one of the best 4 cyl. diesels around. Lots were made, I don't think part will be a problem.
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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!
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tbran
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Posted: 03 Nov 2021 at 9:09pm |
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The 236/248 Perkins used in the AC were industrial engines - no parts will interchange from the massey or common perkins side - dry sleeves are not finished and have to be precision honed to correct size - which means no inframe overhauls unless the stock sleeves are still within limits... MF used perkins sleeves that come finished... just a word to the ones who will become wise...
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When told "it's not the money,it's the principle", remember, it's always the money..
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