Need Long block for 1979 245 orchard Perkins 3 cyl diesel

79massey245 · Nov 16, 2014

Hi all,

Well we've owned our tractor for about 12 months. It has been running for about 2 weeks cumulative during that 12 months. One problem after another and have had 3 mechanics come work on it. Our latest mechanic says we need a long block. We know NOTHING about tractors other than we are sorry we bought this one. Can anyone help with how to find a long block. We have our tractor serial number.

Thanks,
Teri

PS If my horses had PTO's I would be using them from now on. At least I understand horses.

travlitt · Nov 16, 2014

Check this out..

They do make them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YpOZBHwpT8

Kenneth S · Nov 16, 2014

The 3 cylinder Perkins AD3.152 that's in the 245 is usually a very reliable, trouble free engine unless the previous owner abused, or neglected it by not changing the oil, and filters on a regular basis. What kind of problems has it had, and or what work has been done on the tractor. Sounds like you have been dealing with very some shady mechanics, and or a shady previous owner.