Ford Backhoe 420 Industrial - need engine

[Teaj]

I have a backhoe with a cracked block. i am looking for either a used engine or maybe a short block. it is a 3 cyl Desiel and i would like to go back with the same engine.


specs are...
Ford Backhoe 420 Industrial
Tractor #C534209
Model #KD211F Unit 7C10T
Engine #6Lo8A Trans #7A250

trying to decide if i want to sell this dude as is, or fix it up and keep it. any advice or help on where to go for a used engine will be much appreciated.

 

[DJ54]

Here is a listing from TractorHouse showing 4, 420's here in the U.S. up for salvage. http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/dismantledsearch.aspx?ETID=3&Manu=FORD&Mdltxt=420&mdlx=exact

While looking at the C/NH Construction parts catalog, it has a Ford 4600 Ag. tractor listed along with 3 cyl. engines for different series. Looks like some were 192 cu. in. and some 212 cu. in. Not sure if it's basically the same block, and will bolt up or not. But there are a few more 4600's in for salvage than the 420's. http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/dismantledsearch.aspx?ETID=3&Manu=FORD&Mdltxt=4600&mdlx=exact

Hopefully someone will chime in that is more familiar with Fords, and what will interchange.

 

[Tx Jim]

Hi neighbor!
Check with Alexander's Tractors. Good people to do business with.
Alexander's Tractor Parts - Salvage
301 Park Street, CR 4400
P.O. Box 28, Winnsboro, Texas 75494
800.231.6876Toll Free:
903.342.3551

 

[Teaj]

these guys knew all about it. says it came with a 183 cubic inch engine from the factory but a 192 & a 201 would work. looks like about 2100.00 to get a short block. suggested this over a core cause it was about same when done.

any idea what this tractor is worth running? hate to put 2 grand in it if it isnt worth it when done

thanks for all the good info...