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Gordo

03-02-2005 17:06:03




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After reading your responses to my question about flatop pistons vs the firecrater, I have decided that I would like to go ahead and replace the entire cylinder assemblies. BUT..I have this overidin fear that I , as a first time "sleeve puller" will get the first one or two out and then run into ole mr. impossible. What are my odds of getting the sleeves out without serious difficulty? This is assuming I can locate a bulletproof sleeve pulling tool. And where/how do I do that? The firecrater piston set does come with the proper "puck".

Gordo

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Larry in Pa.

03-03-2005 07:35:03




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 Re: Pulling sleeves. in reply to Gordo, 03-02-2005 17:06:03  
I missed what vintage Farmall we're talking about here. If it is dry sleeves they can be difficult to get out. You'll probably find the cylinders further away from the radiator are the hardest to remove.The puller doesn't have to be any thing fancy, a HEAVY threaded rod with the correct size plate on the bottom and an arbor with a large nut and some blocks will work.Some tricks already mentioned help.Warm the block and pack the sleeve with dry ice will often aid in removal. Don"t get in too much of a hurry and they will usually come out. A hacksaw blade on a handle to split the sleeve in several places and a splitter chisle will work if they won't come out. After cleaning the new sleeves I put them in the freezer for several days, make sure the cyl. holes are clean & smooth and warm the block.Keep the sleeves in ice till installation. Use a block of oak and a stout hammer to drive them in. If the sleeve stops it is better to repull it and see why. I have used a small amount of STP mixed with engine oil as a lub. Good Luck

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Tailhunter

03-03-2005 06:07:19




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 Re: Pulling sleeves. in reply to Gordo, 03-02-2005 17:06:03  
If you are worried about the sleeves and don't have a puller. Have the machine shop press them out when you have the block hot tanked. It will cost less then the puller and you have none of the headaches.



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MagMan

03-03-2005 04:27:35




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 Re: Pulling sleeves. in reply to Gordo, 03-02-2005 17:06:03  
Hey Gordo your parts should be at your house today or tomorow.I have never heard of a set coming with the puck thats something that a machine shop would have to machine for you. You may have trouble getting sleeves out Or you may have even more trouble getting them in. Sometimes you get one that just wont go and you will need to find dry ice or simmalar to get it going again. Also you have to be real carefull with the crank journels while doing all this.Also there is not much difference in fire crators to high domes and other manufactures high commpression pistons. And depending on what flat top pistons you have and the lenght or pin height you may not see any difference at all in flat tops to high domes. You will see a difference in a worn out motor to a rebuilt.Chad can probly tell you more on piston pin height and such.Also if you are going to resleeve you might as well have the head gone through with the new guides and hardened exuast seats and valves and springs. Just a few thoughts.

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MagMan

03-03-2005 05:26:04




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 Re: Pulling sleeves. in reply to MagMan, 03-03-2005 04:27:35  
You have also never said what head # you have that can make a big difference also.On what you can and cant use.



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MagMan

03-03-2005 05:26:03




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 Re: Pulling sleeves. in reply to MagMan, 03-03-2005 04:27:35  
You have also never said what head # you have that can make a big difference also.On what you can and cant use.



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