1985 Ford 1710 Insight & Advice Needed.

[JeffRussell.org]

Need to locate a replacement head or complete engine to repair or replace my Shibuara 3 cylinder diesel. I have been searching for quite some time, almost a year, with no luck.

So... anyone know of a source for a replacement head or engine? I have also been given serious thought to trying to locate a engine that could be swapped into this tractor. Anyone know of suitable engine to drop in, or have any experience in attempting to do such a swap?

The main use of the tractor is it's loader around the property, and maybe a couple hours a year to till the garden - so I would even consider a gas engine if I could find a suitable engine to swap in...

Any advice/insight would be greatly appreciated!

Jeff

 

[djradz]

The 1720, both Ford, and later NH, was one of the most popular tractors they built in recent history. I don't know for sure, but it's possible there could be more parts available for it, if it will work for your 1710.

 

[dqdave1]

CNH dealer can't get you your parts? Messicks can get you a complete head for $1911.11.

 

[JeffRussell.org]

My local dealer can order me a new head for around that price, I just hate to spend so much on a 20+ year old tractor. The additional cost of rings, bearing, gaskets, etc would push the cost in the neighborhood of $3000 - and that is quite a sum for this age of tractor.

With the popularity of these little tractors, I have been very surprised that used parts and aftermarket parts are so hard to come by. I wonder if there is a source of information on what engines might interchange with this frame? I know there is information available for automobiles...

Any suggestions would be appreciated

 

[dqdave1]

Can the head be fixed?

 

[AndyMA]

My local dealer can order me a new head for around that price, I just hate to spend so much on a 20+ year old tractor. The additional cost of rings, bearing, gaskets, etc would push the cost in the neighborhood of $3000 - and that is quite a sum for this age of tractor.

With the popularity of these little tractors, I have been very surprised that used parts and aftermarket parts are so hard to come by. I wonder if there is a source of information on what engines might interchange with this frame? I know there is information available for automobiles...

Any suggestions would be appreciated

These tractor just don't break much. I had one and I expect that most of them are still running and haven't created a supply of used heads. There are probably a few aroung though. Have you tried the lard salvage yards?

Andy