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Reviving an old crawler Part 2

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Mark Bourne

10-03-2003 20:21:50




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I went and looked at the dozer today, and it is quite a lot smaller than anticipated. It is a TD-6. It seems in good shape too. It had overheated about 15 years ago, and I thought the motor oil would be in bad shape. I pulled the dipstick, and it was not even burnt, and it was half black, so the oil had been changed pretty recently before it seized. There was no water in it, and it was full. Does this mean that I might have a chance of saving the bearings? It does not seem that they would have been too harmed by it. So, I am hoping that the motor is just seized in the cylinders? What do you guys think? Mark

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stan

10-05-2003 23:24:44




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 Re: Reviving an old crawler Part 2 in reply to Mark Bourne, 10-03-2003 20:21:50  
As long as there no water in the oil you are in good shape as far as major crackes from overheating. I have found motors that set for a long time, the oil setteles out and looks clean. I would remove the drain plug and get a little sample to see what is in the bottom. I had a AC model m sieze and stop the motor. I found the piston had seazed to the wall. To this day I dont know why this happened as the motor had a lot of hours on it. I changed to straight wt oil and never had this happen. I removed the piston and honed cylinder to remove the scuff marks and has been ok ever since.

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Mark Bourne

10-05-2003 23:31:11




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 Re: Re: Reviving an old crawler Part 2 in reply to stan, 10-05-2003 23:24:44  
Hi, Quick Question, does oil float on water, or does water float on oil. Just so that when I check the oil, I can tell how much water is in it. I think that oil is lighter than water, and if that is the case, any water would come out first during an oil change. Right? Mark



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Bob

10-05-2003 13:42:41




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 Re: Reviving an old crawler Part 2 in reply to Mark Bourne, 10-03-2003 20:21:50  
If it has sat for 15 years, the oil will look better than it really is because the crud has had a LONG time to settle out. Overheating certainly could seize the cylinders without hurting the bearings. What would a head cost, if it turns out to be cracked?



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Mark Bourne

10-05-2003 16:39:27




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 Re: Re: Reviving an old crawler Part 2 in reply to Bob, 10-05-2003 13:42:41  
Hi, If there is a chance of it being seized just in the cylinders, that would be awesome. A rebuilt head is about $425 US or $650 CDN That is still kinda spendy in my mind. But, it will probably be worth it. Well, I am sure looking forward to getting this beast home. I think I should take some pictures. Mark



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