Ford 3 cylinder diesel 550 TLB. Back together but will it run??

[@steveadams99708]

Sounds like a new one! Sure enjoyed watching the rebuild.

[@slhasebroock]

Excellent, it sounds great again! My 79 340 is in the shop. Clutch WAS stuck. He thinks someone along the line replaced the clutch but didn't do anything to the flywheel, so it was rough and easy for the clutch to stick to it. Was also wet inside with tranny fluid as a seal was leaking. So new clutch, throw out bearing, turn down the flywheel, some seals etc. Hope to have it back in the next couple of days. Found a young farmer near us that works on tractors and farm equipment. Huge garage with all the equipment to split the tractor etc.

[@josaljo1]

Yeah, if you dont have the tools you need, it makes for a harder job. I hope when you get yours back it is purring and running great.

[@jerrystott7780]

Sounds good. I have a similar trick for gaskets, but it's a one inch wide inexpensive wood chisel. Works great as long as you radius the outer corners so they can't dig gouge anything.

[@josaljo1]

It was not on the video but I used the same chisel on the intake manifold. It was a tough one.

[@thomasbeck9075]

Glad I found your channel I am fixing to start tearing mine down.

[@johncollado1151]

Morning Joe.... good job! Nice to have the backhoe back. You earned yourself a break. See you tomorrow.

[@josaljo1]

Morning John, I am looking at the next project, I think I might be caught up. Yeah.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Glad it's up and running Joe. Thanks for sharing.

[@josaljo1]

Thanks for watching.

[@phillipjones3342]

Fantastic sounds like a rebuilt engine yes it cold and still raining here in East Texas starting to get web feet great job Joe

[@josaljo1]

Thanks Phillip, I dont even know what to say about the weather, I am having a hard time believing the leaves are still on the trees, it isnt natural for this time of year.

[@johnnyrayturner]

Good job Joe. Now I know who to call if I have trouble with my backhoe. 😂 If I lived closer, I would come help to learn, but have to admit that I would have my fingers crossed for a big slice of homemade apple pie.

[@josaljo1]

What kind of backhoe do you have? I would never get rid of you if you tasted her apple pie. LOL

[@johnnyrayturner]

Case 580L I bought it about 1 year ago. I'm not sure how to tell what year model, but somewhere around 1995 I think.

[@josaljo1]

I had a case 480 back in the 1980s they were good machines. Very stable.

[@1rustytree]

Good job Joe! You made it look a lot easier than it probably was!

[@josaljo1]

It wasnt bad really, the hard part was the shield between the fuel tank and the engine.

[@jeep970]

Good job Joe... I had a forson 2000 backhoe when I built my shack ... sold it years ago and bought a ford 1710 tractor for the snow up here in the mountains of NH...later Gary

[@josaljo1]

Thank you Gary for the Comment. The 1710 can accommodate a ton of attachments.

[@cynthiaherr9029]

Nice job Mr. Joe (& Sally) a big job off your to do list..Success is a great feeling, Have a great day & Stay warm over there..

[@josaljo1]

Oh yes, it feels great know I wont be spending 20 grand on another used one. Have a good one. You too.

[@augustreil]

Nice job, We used to use spray tek (?) on head gaskets.

[@josaljo1]

I used indian head gasket shellac for years. I dont even know if they make it anymore.

[@neilshurmur3901]

Joe it sound better then before in the past . I think the vales before were just not set as they are now, maybe way the vale you replaces was burn. any way glad it back working and sounds like new and starred right up. It idle like a dream. Nice Job Neil Las Vegas

[@josaljo1]

Hey Neil, thanks for commenting, it feels good and it is really running very strong. Thankfully, it saved me a bunch being able to fix it myself.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Sounded good while it was running. Looks like you'll be ready for the snow. It's kind of strange that the one valve was bad and everything else looked in good shape.

[@josaljo1]

I think it is one of those weakest link things. Where something goes first.

[@kenjett2434]

Sounds real good Joe great job once back together and running there is always something that is either leaking or needs tweaked. Just the nature of things i think. As for getting out in the cold being a problem, you sure got that right. Seems the older we get the less effective our natural insulation gets. Lol Just like this old machinery i guess we wear down over time unfortunately we aren't as easy to repair.

[@josaljo1]

Thanks Ken for the comment. Tell you one thing my body needs one of those rotisserie rebuilds. LOL

[@kenjett2434]

@@josaljo1 lol yeah i here that for me that just wouldn't work. I would need a full on complete full body restoration. As i am dealing with Kidney disease, Hi Blood pressure and i have had 4 separate surgeries on my spine. Oh have stomach issue as well hiatal hernia. Thats why i am disabled no one in their right mind would ever hire me. It may have me slowed down but i dont let it stop me.

[@TomGreenCasino]

Well congrats ! I know what the "pucker Moment" feels like, will it or won't it...haha but good to see you had a smooth job. I still need to go back and watch the lapping video but it looks like you'll have your equipment for the winter.... Now, gotta get the crane standing.. :-)

[@josaljo1]

Hi Tom, never heard that term " pucker moment " but I knew what it meant as soon as I heard it. When the engine started my wife said we should celebrate. L

[@pagegreer700]

I don't work when its in the 60 its to cold but 4 weeks ago it was in the 100's here. Phoenix Az.

[@josaljo1]

I guess your body get use to things. Right now I am in heaven if it stays above 39. LOL Have a good one.

[@keithwarkentin]

Thanks for your video I am just working on my 1978 Ford 555 I think I need to get the diesel pump rebuild. But I have always been worried about if the head gasket would let go but your video shows that it isn’t such a big deal! When ordering parts & gaskets do you just say it’s a Ford 3cylinder industrial and who did you buy your gaskets from? Good idea running the vacuum while cleaning I will have to remember that!😀

[@santiagoluna5152]

Buen día me podrían proporcionar la calibracion de punterias y como se calibra

[@plroud6801]

Good job

[@josaljo1]

Thank you PL

[@keithlester9152]

Hey Joe, it's not we can't work in adverse conditions, it's we don't have to.

[@josaljo1]

True, I remember tightening bolts on installing a fire hydrant and the temps were 14 degrees below 0. I dont want to be cold anymore. Lol

[@chadepperson5609]

Wish you would have went more step by step on the assembly, I have a 201 I need to pull the head on, which manual did you use?

[@josaljo1]

I used the original Ford shop manual, but you can buy them still on ebay reproduced and they are good.

[@chadepperson5609]

@@josaljo1 thanks, ever had any issues reusing the head bolts, also read of others using a higher torque than factory specs

[@josaljo1]

@@chadepperson5609 I used the old bolts and I torqued to the factory specs with a new gasket naturally and I had no problems at all.

[@falfas55bgas]

Did you have to adjust lifters/valves? Not sure if I could hear lifter ticking.

[@josaljo1]

I adjusted them right before I started it. The valves are quiet.

[@zragevii4705]

Is this a direct or indirect injection diesel

[@josaljo1]

It has injectors at all cylinders so I would say direct.

[@rusty7two]

Where did you get parts for this?

[@josaljo1]

Canadian Tractor Parts Direct