I bought a Series III last month with a 2.25 liter diesel that the former owner indicated had a bent rod; the price was right and it was otherwise desireable. I had figured replacing the engine into my budget but thought I'd drop the pan on the the existing engine.
#4 rod bearing was spun, se attached photos of crankshaft rod journal and connecting rod cap and bearing.
The other rod bearings seem fine and the bearings are original size.
I'm considering replacing rod bearings (provided crush guage clearances work) as well as replacing the oil pump and seeing if it will run build oil pressure.
The crank rod journal is marred but I don't feel gooves or allot of relief.
How forgiving are these old diesels?
Thanks;
Tom
#4 rod bearing was spun, se attached photos of crankshaft rod journal and connecting rod cap and bearing.
The other rod bearings seem fine and the bearings are original size.
I'm considering replacing rod bearings (provided crush guage clearances work) as well as replacing the oil pump and seeing if it will run build oil pressure.
The crank rod journal is marred but I don't feel gooves or allot of relief.
How forgiving are these old diesels?
Thanks;
Tom
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