560 Engine swap

Keith Y. · Mar 9, 2009

putting a 450rd in this 560,needing to know what clutch to use.This is stock motor nothing hot.Thanks!! Keith Y.

the tractor vet · Mar 9, 2009

Hey it's your call on that as you are going where no man has gone before.

Wardner · Mar 9, 2009

You are going to have use the 560 starter because the Red Diamond engine starter probably attaches along side the engine. There won't be any space for the RD starter as the frame channels will be in the way.

So that probably means you will have to use the 560 flywheel, clutch, and starter. The 560 flywheel may be drilled differently than the RD 450 flywheel. I dunno. The crankshaft flange depth to rear engine plate may be different also. Pilot bearing may have to be changed. You are better off to use the tractor parts if you want to retain the IPTO.

I doubt if any one here has done this transplant so you will have to do your own engineering. If anything looks unsafe, get local professional opinion. I would be concerned about re-drilling the flywheel along with the higher RPMs of the truck engine.

scott mcintosh · Mar 10, 2009

Go www.redpowermagazine.com,look around you might find info.Scott

CGtractor · Mar 10, 2009

There are several discussions on this topic in the pulling forum archives.
RD 450 help

460/560 · Mar 10, 2009

I have a 560 with a 450 in it that I did my self. Send me an email and I"ll give you some details.

Keith Y. · Mar 10, 2009

I didn;t see your email,send it to me threw mine thanks! Keith Y.

Keith Y. · Mar 12, 2009

Forgot to say this is a U450RD power-unit engine.Thanks Keith Y.

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