T 243 HD upper pins and bushings at top rear of machine

[Alchalmers]

Hello, I am looking at a machine that badly needs pins and bushings at upper rear of the machine. I am sure the metal around the pin is egged out and will need hard facing and boring. Does this machine have bushings up there, or are they just buses that will need to be ground out and filled and honed as well. Of course, both sides of the machine need replacement. The rest of the pins on the machine are tight. Will the hydraulic and fuel tanks need to be drained in order to do this? What am I looking at for cost to do this job? I don't care to try to hard face and line bore the machine myself. It has the deutz oil cooled motor that claims to have only 3100 hour on it. It does not smoke and it seems to run well. Any thoughts on the feasibility of this job? Thanks in advance--- Christopher

 

[newday]

My 243 had several zerts that wouldnt take grease when I got it. One of them was the area that you are talking about. I had to use heat to get the pin freed up and cleaned out enough to take grease. As far as I know they werent worn too bad but then I didnt take it completely apart. Depending on the extent of the wear, If it were mine I would probably buy a reamer and make oversized pins. Unless it is so bad that opening up the holes would weaken the machine. It would definitely be cheaper than having someone line bore and sleeve if thats even an option.
I would consider changing the timing belt on the engine if it hasnt been done. I have a Deutz and it is an interferance engine. My machine has 2500 hours on it and I jhave the belt and tensioner and plan to take care of that soon. I think the recommended schedule is 2500 or 3000 hours.