Ford 871 Diesel injector pump build--how hard???

   / Ford 871 Diesel injector pump build--how hard??? #1  

J H Musser

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Hello all you tractor veterans. I am looking at purchasing an 871 Diesel that the owner says the injector pump needs to be re-built. I do not need this to run immediately as I have other units. I am considering taking on the rebuild. Am I getting in over my head. Any advice from those of you with the skills/tools necessary to do this. Thanks in advance for those of you who can provide me any insight.:thumbsup:
 
   / Ford 871 Diesel injector pump build--how hard??? #2  
Injector pump rebuilding is not generally considered to be a DIY project. There are a couple guys that post here regularly that do pump work. Consider having one of them do the job for you.
 
   / Ford 871 Diesel injector pump build--how hard???
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Okie dokie, maybe one will reply and give me an idea of what money I would be looking at. Meanwhile I will keep trying to search to find someone on our site who does this work. Thanks a bunch for your advice.
 
   / Ford 871 Diesel injector pump build--how hard??? #4  
There is a poster here goes by the handle the pumpguy.
If it is a Roosa Master they are one off the less difficult to work on and there are a lot of videos on them.
Good Luck
 
   / Ford 871 Diesel injector pump build--how hard??? #5  
Injector pumps are finely machined parts with close tolerances. Some precision tools will be needed to measure the fit-up and assure factory tolerances are maintained. With my past experience rebuilding hydrocarbon and ammonia pumps and compressors I would probably tackle it. The bigger they are the easier, the small ones like we are discussing can be a challenge. The OP needs to evaluate his skills and tools needed. Some manufacturers put out excellent manuals that are a great help, especially tolerances to meet. Get it if you can, will saving scratching your head a lot.

Ron
 
   / Ford 871 Diesel injector pump build--how hard??? #6  
I'll send u a prvt. msg.
 
   / Ford 871 Diesel injector pump build--how hard??? #7  
Not knowing your skill level w/ mechanical things, its hard to tell if u can "handle it" or not..
I can send u a breakdown of the pump & u can decide..
Like I tell my customers when they ask, if I think they can do it.. Have u ever built a watch??
 

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