Engine replacement on L47
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North Idaho Wolfman
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Little confused at what you mean?
I think the answer you're looking for is yes?
You will need to support the back half of the tractor as the frame does not extend beyond the engine.
and you will need to remove the front frame from the motor to remove it.
I think the answer you're looking for is yes?
You will need to support the back half of the tractor as the frame does not extend beyond the engine.
and you will need to remove the front frame from the motor to remove it.
How about the story, what went bad how many hours, and what’s a rebuild gonna cost, want to do everything I can to not be in your position, please keep us updated.
To chase a rabbit for a second, are these engines sleeved? Can an in-frame rebuild be done?
North Idaho Wolfman
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No not sleeved, so yes you could do pistons, rings, and rod bearing change with the motor in, if it doesn't have cylinder wall damage.
And if you're going to need to work on the crank and main bearings the motor must come out to get the crank out the back.
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And to get the engine away from the loader and transmission, the front and rear frames have to go - Look for the TL1300 loader in the factory parts list.
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Yeah I did an L47 engine once. Had the old engine up until about 2 months ago, sitting in the corner of the shop just gathering dust and donating a bolt or two.
you have to remove the backhoe, front loader, canopy assembly, subframe, then it's just a glorified L series tractor and standard engine R&R practices apply. But getting the loader and backhoe off can be, interesting and then the subframe assembly. We had forklifts at the shop to do all that stuff and I'd consider some sort of lifting device mandatory for removing the loader. IF engine runs you can use hydraulic pressure to pull the backhoe off; if not, gotta lift it off.
Good reminder of why I don't miss working on tractors.
you have to remove the backhoe, front loader, canopy assembly, subframe, then it's just a glorified L series tractor and standard engine R&R practices apply. But getting the loader and backhoe off can be, interesting and then the subframe assembly. We had forklifts at the shop to do all that stuff and I'd consider some sort of lifting device mandatory for removing the loader. IF engine runs you can use hydraulic pressure to pull the backhoe off; if not, gotta lift it off.
Good reminder of why I don't miss working on tractors.