Backhoe Blues (Episode 1): Engine Removal and Disassembly, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

I removed and disassembled the Perkins AD4.203 Diesel engine from my Massey Ferguson 50A Tractor
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[@danielmorskijr411]

I just cut bait on a 4.7/360 swap in a Durango. Got it for 400, put 1400 in parts in it only to have it blow a head gasket. Got another truck to swap, realized I was chasing the dragon, and stopped. I'll get most of my money back, but a lot of the parts will go on my wife's other Durango. It's good that you show this. A bunch of YT guys wouldn't even let us know.

[@jesscneal]

Absolutely nothing wrong with cutting your losses and scrapping a project. Looking forward to more Austin 👍

[@BuildingWithRane]

I think that will be just as interesting as an engine rebuild. Tons of videos on rebuilds though, not a lot I've seen on getting your money back out once its too far gone. Thanks for your time.

[@tedbiernacki376]

There are lots of rebuild videos. I don't think I've ever seen a how to crawl back your loses video ! I think it it'll prove very interesting to tag along with you!

[@scott2183]

Yay! I know you have a lot going on with the house but it is great to see some automotive type content again.

[@ColbyJohnson]

This is going to be interesting! So many people have been in this situation

[@DeathTollRacing]

Lol. I can’t stop thinking about your 2” ball. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@marty2k5]

Fantasic episode! Love your attitude :)

[@JOEZEP54]

Thank you for this video. I am looking to buy a 1979 Allis Chalmers 715 D backhoe that smokes. After watching this video I now see the asking price is way too much. Stay well, Joe Z

[@levidbateman5174]

What a bummer… I’m definitely looking forward to the next video tho, I might get myself into this situation soon…

[@matthewbaumann4600]

Ive got a bad picker , this is how most of my junks wind up. Something i buy looks easy to fix , then i find more issues and throw a ton of money and time at it and then i have an overpriced turd that i have to keep for 10 years to get my money back through use. My free 11000 dollar 99 suburban for example. Where i have 20 weekends into repairs. Thanks for the video.

[@lucsurmon2623]

Smart way of managing a project 👍👍

[@coltonkruse2313]

Dang that block was TRASHED. I don't blame ya for just calling it off. That's the biggest problem with older equipment. Parts can be hard to find and will be expensive. I liked the video! Off to part two!

[@bryanlonger8646]

Good job....very impressive and smart work...

[@classiccarfanatic]

My family has an MF 50A basically identical to that one, really fun machines.

[@stevehill4615]

Hi Austin, worked on many Perkins engines (used to work for them), couldn't really see how bad the damage was but have you considered having the cracks metal stitched, if it can be done would probably cost about $700 - 800 we've used it a few times (firm we use repairs heads & blocks on railway locomotives ---- not possible to remove engine from unit) and has so far always been successful.

[@AustinCoulson]

I have welded blocks before with good results, but I couldn't risk putting more money into this to have something go wrong down the road. If I would have had more time, I probably would've risked a repair, but I need the shop space back for my next project.

[@gadzookie326]

What part of Idaho did you get that from? From the looks of things I would say around Cottonwood.

[@ManuelSanchezRosas]

Hi Austin, I agree with you in this situation. One thing to mention is that everytime I had any machinery or boat with a Perkins engine on it, the engine was dead or close to death with severe damage, what took me to develop an anti-Perkins attitude. Question : is it economically viable to swap your Perkins for a Cummins, Cat or Japanese equivalent ? Thank you for the video Austin.

[@AustinCoulson]

Probably not viable because of all the unknowns, especially when you consider all the time it would take to swap it with a non original engine.

[@robertgrosso9473]

Hey I got an MF30 and its pouring oil from the oil pan. I got all the bolts and nuts loose on the bottom towards the transmission and block but there seems to be something holding the pan to the block by the timing cover. are there two bolts up in there? from what I can tell there might be but the video didnt seem to show them. thanks a bunch, this video has helped me understand what im up against

[@AustinCoulson]

The oil pan is structural to the frame. The pan bolts not only to the engine, but also to the transmission in the rear and to the front axle support in the front. I believe there are 4 bolts holding the front support on, two that bolt through to the engine and 2 that bolt to the oil pan. I am not sure if you can remove just the oil pan bolts and leave the front axle support attached to the engine, but you may be able to. I pulled the entire assembly off because I was planning a complete rebuild.

[@fyou5986]

Hey Coulsdon. Not sure if I heard why you bought it. Was it to resell. Or use around the home. I think I would go the Halfass way and braze it up. Then weld patch over to of cracking. You can surface that top your self. It's on the edge. You can get rubber freeze plugs. It would be a good rig for some body odd jobbing around a off grid joint. We lacking info. What was it worth fixed up. If you part it out I would imagine there is good scrap value in the weight. But personally I'd try the halfass repair. What you got to lose. A days labour . Anyways good luck. The guy knew what he was selling. You got to pay scrap value on these items. I watch Mr Goodpliars at farm auctions. Some of the prices people pay are nuts. Have a good day.

[@AustinCoulson]

I bought it to use on my property. I would repair it myself if it were easier to remove the engine and if the tractor was lighter, But it's so heavy I can't risk having it break down in a spot where I can't retrieve it. Also the engine rebuild parts are around 600$ so all that would be lost if it didn't work

[@fyou5986]

@@AustinCoulson yep Coulson. You win some you loose some. But what's the next step up to get one of these sitting on your property. Same junk or 8 grand. Better the devil you know than the one you don't. Just needs some piston rings. Weld it. Stick it back together. It will just sit around 90 percent of the time. Get what you can out of it then break it up. Think you said the same about the forklift. Anyways good luck. Edited. Thinking later maybe you could find a good block one day. Even if you use the rebuild kit you can transfered it into new block. Weld it up. slap some rings in it. Put it to work.

[@codylapoint]

Do you still happen to have the first hydraulic cylinder on the hoe? The one closest to the operator platform?

[@johnwright3710]

Don't ever stop buying junk!

[@AustinCoulson]

Oh I won't. Just don't tell my Wife...

[@eddygoodwin7089]

There’s some guys from south or North Dakota that got all the engineering pan for a very rare case steam tractor and built an entire tractor from scratch. Yes t would Ben cool if you could team up with them to track down the casting information for this block and be able to save the old girl

[@MatthewWoody-BhPro]

You should have a service manual will save you a lot of extra necessary work

[@robertjohnson7728]

What a shame especially when there was everything to rebuild it. Was it frozen in winter without antifreeze that caused the damage or something else.

[@AustinCoulson]

Almost certainly it was filled with water instead of antifreeze and cracked in the winter. Such a shame.

[@loganA8222]

What part of AZ are you in?

[@AustinCoulson]

I am in WA state now. I used to live in Phoenix

[@RCRWJR]

Looks like a perkins 4.203 I have one with bad rings alot of blow by

[@AustinCoulson]

It is a 4.203 I've got a rebuild kit for sale if you're interested!

[@turbogrin]

Do you think that a John Deere 3.9 might work?

[@AustinCoulson]

No, it would need to be a Perkins AD4.203

[@leeholladay7719]

So you were in AZ. Then moved to TN. Now in WA? I watched your F 350 build episodes. I’m building a 77 f 150. I really like your approach to projects. Is there an email or phone number where I can reach you? I’m in SC. I’m Lee. My first ever comment on KZbin. Thanks for your videos and hopefully a reply.

[@AustinCoulson]

Yup, i've been on the move but am all settled now in WA. [e-mail]

[@MatthewWoody-BhPro]

Why remove the loader ? So much unnecessary work.

[@bearddevil]

Awww, I was gearing up to hear "LS swap"...

[@AustinCoulson]

If I wasn't in the middle of building my own home, I would seriously consider an LS swap into a tractor. I think that conversion would be fun

[@bearddevil]

@@AustinCoulson I'm still hoping for an ecoboost swap on the forklift someday!

[@giggitygiggitygoofg6069]

J B weld it. Funny thing is as long as the engine wasnt allowed to freeze then JB weld would probably out last the machine

[@AustinCoulson]

The cracks on this block were well into the coolant passage so it would be under 16psi of pressure all the time. It was pretty bad.