WD45 Diesel Project
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Topic: WD45 Diesel Project
Posted By: Blake_AllisMan
Subject: WD45 Diesel Project
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2019 at 11:31am
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Hey folks, Just wanted to share an update here on our WD45 diesel project. Haven't gotten around to doing an official post on the forum yet. We were able to get our motor completely rebuilt. Midwest Cylinder Head in Nevada,IA rebuilt our block. We installed new ARP head bolts and nuts, rebuilt the injectors, and bought a rebuilt head. Head gasket was ordered new through AGCO with removable rings. We are very happy with the way this project turned out. Nothing like the sound of a 230 engine running. Thanks to Michael Crowe, Don Bradley, and Dave Buttjer for all of your guidance and advice as we completed this project. Lots of money invested to do one right, but the outcome is worth the wait. Blake       ------------- 1941 C 1952 IB 1947 C 1955 WD45 SFW 1956 WD45 Diesel 1977 5020 4WD Serial Number 1 |
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Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2019 at 11:41am
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Well, with those names mentioned as guidance, you really can't go to wrong! Nice job Blake! Probably runs as good as it looks! I like the use of the Petcocks in the side of the block for block drainage. I do that myself on my engines... Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: Blake_AllisMan
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2019 at 12:34pm
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Steve, Thanks for the kind words. We had considered painting it but thought the paint that was already on it looked fine. I have a video of it running but the picture quality deteriorates when I try to post to YouTube and then share link. Not sure what the trick is. Blake ------------- 1941 C 1952 IB 1947 C 1955 WD45 SFW 1956 WD45 Diesel 1977 5020 4WD Serial Number 1 |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2019 at 8:16pm
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Blake, Awesome! Thanks for the update on your 45D! is it a work tractor? Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: Blake_AllisMan
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2019 at 12:19pm
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Chris, We plan on using it yes. Going to disc with it some and maybe plow a few acres a few times a year. Blake ------------- 1941 C 1952 IB 1947 C 1955 WD45 SFW 1956 WD45 Diesel 1977 5020 4WD Serial Number 1 |
Posted By: ebowman
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2019 at 12:52pm
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Awesome!! I have one on my want list. What a sense of relief when you finally get to hear it run!! ------------- WD45, '62 D17 Diesel, '65 190XTD, '74 7030, 1958 Roto-Baler |
Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2019 at 1:44pm
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Happy to help. Your right the old 230's sound nice, good job. ------------- 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. |