I thinking about a 110 TD but this beastie needs bottom end work the suggestion was I could do it with the engine in? So sump off ends and bearings off but to pull out the crankshaft do I need to split off the gearbox cos I can't see how else I could separate the flywheel. Derek
I don't either! The only way of removing the flywheel is to remove the clutch which means the engine and gearbox must be separated. If the bottom end only needs bearings, without the the shaft being reground, it is possible to replace the big end bearings with the motor in place, and may just be possible to replace the mains, although I doubt it. Otherwise it is either engine or gearbox out - I'd be inclined to remove the engine as it will then be easier to work on! JD
Hi Derek It will need a crank grind if the bearings are knocking, are you sure its bottom end? After my experiences of land rover diesel engines budget for a full rebuild! If it is just the crank I have a td engine (which is in need of a rebore) that has a reground crank and new undersize bearings that has covered 10 miles ish since crank grind this is a result of trying to get away with not reboring . Crank grind and bearings cost best part of £100 IIRC you can have them for £50
Cheers Icky
Thanks for the offer I may go nuts and take you up on it Icky its not bearings tho on this motor ( which I'm getting the idea I really would be pots for rags if I bought it) the woodruff key went kegly and chiselled a lump out of the crank nose , the bottom timing gear and the bottom pulley so the crank would be the answer even more odd was a colleague has just had to a rebuild on his for the same reason tho his dropped a rod later - both engines were factory rebuilds draw your own conclusion! . I called in for a look on my way past ( I go everywhere sooner or later ) although the chassis seems fair ( I don't like womping about with my hammer without the owner present) the bulkhead is lacy round the mirror mount scuttle area ( how unusual ) given time I would have been round tapping like a demented woodpecker. Still have the boat taking up space so I really shouldn't commit to more work .........and thanks to JD for confirming what I thought was the case, I know strange things are possible ( I used to change mini clutches in car) but that was piqueing my interest and I agree engine out is best by far I've had more oil up my sleeve than Paul Daniels Derek
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