1959 440 IC Engine
1959 440 IC Engine
Spun a rod bearing or two on my 440IC...
Rod and cap journals will need cleaned up, crank turned, and while in there, I’d say maybe cylinders bored and all that jazz.
Had a local place quote me a running engine for $1750.
Anyone got perspective on what I’d be looking at rebuild cost wise vs. just buying the used engine...?
Thanks
Crawly
Rod and cap journals will need cleaned up, crank turned, and while in there, I’d say maybe cylinders bored and all that jazz.
Had a local place quote me a running engine for $1750.
Anyone got perspective on what I’d be looking at rebuild cost wise vs. just buying the used engine...?
Thanks
Crawly
Re: 1959 440 IC Engine
My first comment is you have a used engine, why buy another one. It may be no different than yours, just hasn't spun the bearings yet.
My rough rule of thumb is $800 parts, $600 machining for a top to bottom correct rebuild. Does not include externals, on engine parts.
No piston available at this moment, but they are in process.
Lavoy
My rough rule of thumb is $800 parts, $600 machining for a top to bottom correct rebuild. Does not include externals, on engine parts.
No piston available at this moment, but they are in process.
Lavoy
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Re: 1959 440 IC Engine
Lavoy, appreciate the comment, makes sense. Thanks for the ballpark numbers too - helps me get feel for costs.
Crawly
Crawly
Re: 1959 440 IC Engine
Rebuild yours, trust me, you won't believe the difference. I do mean rebuild, not hone and ring job.
Lavoy
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
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Re: 1959 440 IC Engine
Yep that’s the direction I’m going to head...looking for engine shops in town. Will start getting everything lined up and jump in....I’m pumped
Crawly
Crawly
Re: 1959 440 IC Engine
If you need parts, let me know. I have some in stock, everything else is available except for pistons right now.
Lavoy
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
Re: 1959 440 IC Engine
Lavoy do you rebuild and machine engines are your place?
So could a guy ship you one is the question.
Thx
So could a guy ship you one is the question.
Thx
One good MC and several part machines.
Re: 1959 440 IC Engine
Yes, done several, have one sitting here now from Alaska to rebuild. There are no pistons currently available, so it would be later this spring I am guessing before I could do one. Also, I do not do overhauls, I only do rebuilds, bored, crank turned, head rebuilt, etc.
Lavoy
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
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Re: 1959 440 IC Engine
Hi Lavoy,
Wondering if pistons were available yet...
Thanks,
Crawly
Wondering if pistons were available yet...
Thanks,
Crawly
Re: 1959 440 IC Engine
Yes they are.
Lavoy
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
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