Thanks Wayne! Finding parts wasn't the easiest thing to do but now that I know where to look they are still available for the most part. I got the pistons, rings and gaskets from Jensales, the main and rod bearings from Pegasus racing, the Sleeves from my local Case/New Holland dealer and the valves also came from Jensales. All reasonably priced too! Now I have a question for y'all. What is the best break-in procedure a guy should use for this engine? The book really doesn't say and a google search on the topic gives a whole pile of different opinions, some quite contradictory. I also asked over at HEF... I just want to give this engine the best chance at life that I can...
IF it was mine - run for 15 minutes at about 1500 RPM and no load, watching for leaks, odd sounds, proper oil pressure and coolant temperature. Shut off and wait for engine to cool a little, check oil, coolant level, look for leaks. If OK, work the machine modestly for an hour, do not idle engine, stay between 1500-2800 RPM or so. Be alert for leaks etc. IF all goes well, change oil and filter (oil and filters are cheap- engine parts are not). After the oil/filter change, use it for whatever you need to for 10 hours or so. Then change oil/filter, check valve lash, call it done.
Sounds like a plan. Now I just need to find something for it to do. So far no leaks, it has good oil pressure, starts very easy and sounds just sweet! I have the timing dialed right in and the governed rpm range set up properly so we should be good to put it tomwork forman hour or so!
