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DickM said:
Another common mod when rebuilding the 2F to the extent that you are is to go to larger Chevy valves, A lot of info here on MUD, and as always a lively discussion of pros and cons.
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Hello,

Oh yes, I also read about the conversion with the Chevy valves.

And I would have loved to do that too. Unfortunately, I only decided to do it after my cylinder head had already been completely overhauled.

And since my cylinder head is now completely rebuilt, as I said, and I paid a lot of money for it, it's unfortunately too late now...
 
DickM said:
Another common mod when rebuilding the 2F to the extent that you are is to go to larger Chevy valves, A lot of info here on MUD, and as always a lively discussion of pros and cons.
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I swapped in Chevy valves and am happy but I also have a spare unaltered cylinder head for my engine. I didn't get the assembly balanced and that was a mistake.
 
Landcruiserfj45 said:
Hi, I've taken a look at everything. We can salvage and recondition the crankshaft. The bearing bores in the engine block are roughly cleaned and usable. We need to lap and polish the crankshaft, bore and hone the engine block to the first oversize (0.25mm), resurface the engine block, clean the bearing bores, re-tap and wash the threads, and fit the crankshaft and connecting rod bearings. We'll also need to install the camshaft bearings, fit the camshaft, modify the pistons, and angle the connecting rods. Finally, we'll assemble the engine block with the bearings, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, camshaft, and oil seal. You'll need to provide pistons in an oversize of 0.25mm with piston rings and piston pins, as well as connecting rod and main bearings in standard size. Please also bring the camshaft bearings in standard size and the camshaft itself. We'll also need the flywheel oil seal. All together, including machining and assembly, the cost will be around €1700. We can talk on the phone next week to see if everything works for you. Have a nice weekend! Best, Philipp
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So roughly 2,000 American clams. Not bad.

What does this mean? Check them for straightness? - "and angle the connecting rods."
 
rainingagain said:
So roughly 2,000 American clams. Not bad.

What does this mean? Check them for straightness? - "and angle the connecting rods."
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I don't really know how the connecting rod angles work either.

I asked Google and that's what Google told me...

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Landcruiserfj45 said:
Oh, sorry...here's the whole thing in English...
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Connecting rod angling is an essential step to ensure the correct alignment of the component. Even the slightest inaccuracies can cause the piston to not run precisely in the bore. Even the smallest deviations lead to increased wear and ultimately to engine damage.
 
I don't know how much balancing and blue printing you are going to get for $2000, let alone porting/reliving work and does a tractor really need it?
 
charliemeyer007 said:
I don't know how much balancing and blue printing you are going to get for $2000, let alone porting/reliving work and does a tractor really need it?
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So...the $2,000 is just for the complete engine block overhaul.

On top of that, there are the costs for new pistons, piston rings, main bearings, connecting rod bearings, etc.

The complete cylinder head overhaul cost €1,200 (about $1,400).

And the question of whether you really need all that in a "tractor"...probably not.

But, it's a hobby, and you only live once.

Other people collect stamps, breed goldfish, or play golf.

I'd rather put the money into my Land Cruiser...💪✌️😎🤷
 
Landcruiserfj45 said:
Connecting rod angling is an essential step to ensure the correct alignment of the component. Even the slightest inaccuracies can cause the piston to not run precisely in the bore. Even the smallest deviations lead to increased wear and ultimately to engine damage.
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Ah, thanks. So they are checking that the connecting rods are not banana shaped or twisted. Standard stuff, but good that they call it out.
 
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charliemeyer007 said:
I don't know how much balancing and blue printing you are going to get for $2000, let alone porting/reliving work and does a tractor really need it?
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Balancing is always useful in my opinion, but I agree with you on the porting/relieving/polishing of the intake (though I used to try it on flathead engines back in the day).
 
Hello friends,

I went to the post office today to send my camshaft to Deltacam in Tacoma.

Unfortunately, it didn't work out. The post office employee told me that due to new customs regulations, private individuals in Germany are no longer allowed to send packages to companies in the USA.

Total disaster...😑😑🙈🙈
 
charliemeyer007 said:
Wow how sad, free trade is way better for the world than tariff wars. The good news is that at least you still have the cam in hand and not paid for a repair you would never get. I would look for a local place that can do the work - or see about buying a new cam.
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I've seriously been thinking about buying a new camshaft.

I was considering getting the Man-a-Fre camshaft.

BUT...that would be another $800...🙈🙈🙈
 
Landcruiserfj45 said:
Hello friends,

I went to the post office today to send my camshaft to Deltacam in Tacoma.

Unfortunately, it didn't work out. The post office employee told me that due to new customs regulations, private individuals in Germany are no longer allowed to send packages to companies in the USA.

Total disaster...😑😑🙈🙈
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Wow, that sucks! Can you mail it from a commercial business in Germany? Maybe your machine guy will do it?
 
I’m not in Washington state but I would gladly act as a go through if you want.
 
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