clemsonfor
Super Member
I think you could get the rod bearings out by pulling the oil pan and push that piston up and bit and fishing them in by hand. Could be wrong I haven't done it but I think you can do it that way on the 2000.
But also make sure its not just the diesel knock. Also a Main bearing would need the crank pulled but not sure about rod bearings I think you can get them out like the others through the bottom and at worst pulling the head.
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I too think its worth the $800 even if it does need them.
I tried to buy a well abused 2000 but we just couldn't come close, he Is a reseller and I think he got it for a deal but did not do any work. It needs the correct fuel and air filter put back, rust in the air intake scares me of other internal rust but the dang thing cranks right up and minimal smoke, but has some broken 3pt stuff, rusted and cracked hood, trashed and busted radiator, just too much for me to make any money but one could buy it at a deal and do every thing and still have a solid tractor.
If tree your not interested I may be depending on where in GA taking a look at it myself.
But also make sure its not just the diesel knock. Also a Main bearing would need the crank pulled but not sure about rod bearings I think you can get them out like the others through the bottom and at worst pulling the head.
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I too think its worth the $800 even if it does need them.
I tried to buy a well abused 2000 but we just couldn't come close, he Is a reseller and I think he got it for a deal but did not do any work. It needs the correct fuel and air filter put back, rust in the air intake scares me of other internal rust but the dang thing cranks right up and minimal smoke, but has some broken 3pt stuff, rusted and cracked hood, trashed and busted radiator, just too much for me to make any money but one could buy it at a deal and do every thing and still have a solid tractor.
If tree your not interested I may be depending on where in GA taking a look at it myself.