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jimmyybob
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Perkins

#1 Post by jimmyybob »

I'm rebuilding my neighbours Perkins AD3, i'm currently removing the old worn out dry cylinder liners.

The moral of my short story, don't get involved in other people's junk. :roll:
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JPB
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Re: Perkins

#2 Post by JPB »

:lol: Piccies please, there's a lot of love for 3 cylinder tractor engines around here. 8-)

An old marra of mine went up for an interview to be a Diesel fitter. At Marks & Spencers.... :D
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#3 Post by TerryG »

JPB wrote:a Diesel fitter. At Marks & Spencers
Would that be someone that stacks jeans on shelves?
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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#4 Post by tractorman »

Some time ago (20 years or so) a friend was sorting out his MF 35 (again) and, on his way to the MF dealers to buy more liners, he called at Partco for something for his car (a Volvo 245). He mentioned he was going for liners and the lad said that they sold them for £25.00 each (or so). he then went to the MF place, about a hundred yards away, and asked for three liners. The storeman came back with them and said they were £30-odd each. My friend lost his rag, called the firm a load of f***ing crooks and other similar names before he went back to Partco. The lad proudly pulled out three liners for him - of a different type!

My friend sent his wife to the MF agents and bought the correct ones!

BTW - I thought they were wet liners on Perkys - I must be getting old - or confusing them with early DB four-potters and Ferguson (Standard) engines!
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#5 Post by rich. »

:lol:
ive had a rebuilt 4236 in my jcb that has developed a leak on the crank at the flywheel.. need to drop out the gearbox. not really looking forward to that job.. any idea what grade oil would be best to use?
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#6 Post by tractorman »

If Wiki is right, I would suggest a mineral oil between 10-30 and 15/40. I use Claas oil in my tractors, I gather it's made by Millers and if Class put their name on it, it must be OK! However, the reason I buy it is because the local Claas agent is handy and reasonably cheap!
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#7 Post by JPB »

TerryG wrote:
JPB wrote:a Diesel fitter. At Marks & Spencers
Would that be someone that stacks jeans on shelves?
Nope, it's the one that holds the item of clothing up by the potential customer, estimates the customer's size and, if all goes well, states "Dese'll fit 'er!"
J
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#8 Post by jimmyybob »

Well what a pain in the ass, i've got one of them out two more to go.
I made a big puller fixture to get them out but ended up with a sledgehammer on the end and yes they are dry liners so they are tight right till the last 0.030"
I was thinking of splitting them down the length to let off some pressure so they come out easier.??? they are only about 2mm wall thickness.
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#9 Post by jimmyybob »

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As requested. :D
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#10 Post by JPB »

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Lovely wee thing! I'd certainly try to split the liners if they're too far gone to be rebored in situ. Keep us updated please, Diesels for the win. 8-)
J
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