460d - fix it or part it out?

Anonymous-0 · Oct 3, 2008

So, I bought a 460D - not running- got it running long enough to hear a bad bearing ( rod). now that it's torn down I see I need rod and main bearings, 1 rod, a cam, lifters, rings. I have not taken the head apart yet.

I figure I'm looking at $1500 or more for parts- and I dont even know if the TA works! I'm inclined to cut my losses and part it out. Opinions are appreciated.

spiffy1 · Oct 3, 2008

Sure be a shame to shoot a good work horse, but no doubt the $$$ can add up quick.

As just noted regarding a 560 in another thread: if you're thinking rings, go with a whole kit including sleeves and pistons.

Add $120 for glowplugs if they're due. Which reminds me, these things are cold blooded; not a horrible thing if you realize that, but a nasty surprise come winter if you didn't already.

the tractor vet · Oct 3, 2008

Two ways to look at it One , IF i go thru thisform stem to stern i will have a good tractor that i know i did the best i could on and end up with a good tractor that is better built then the junk of today or you can send it off to be a toyota or maybe some junk china tools . So ya got 5 good rods maybe a good block ya know the crak ain't going to be good ya got some gears some sheet metal and maybe a core head . The bad part is so do a 1000 other salvage yards.Now if it is a International 460 and it has a good steering box then that is your nnalert card. But a Farmall 460 ??????

ihdoug · Oct 4, 2008

If you are just looking to have a tractor around that size for small chores and such, then you might be better off looking for something else. But if you are attatched to a 460, then maybe fixing it isn't a bad idea. True, you can easily go through a tractor and stick 3-4 times what the tractor is worth into it, if not more. But if you go through it front to back, fix everything, and fix it right, then you basically have a brand new tractor. I would bet that what you would have into your "new" tractor would be less than what todays comprable new tractor would cost. I know money isn't cheap, so don't do any thing that you do not think you can afford. But price out a new 40-50 hp tractor sometime and I think repairs on our older tractors might not seem so scary. Just my opinion

Owen Aaland · Oct 4, 2008

If you are going to repair it and you need to replace both the crankshaft and the pistons, consider going with a crankshaft for a 282 and use 560 pistons. It will start much better and if you do not increase the fuel delivery the HP should stay close to original. You can also use a crankshaft for a gas engine but it must be a later one. There are about five different shafts that are dimensionally the same but the early gas cranks will break if used in diesels.

charles todd · Oct 4, 2008

I have tied up close to $6000 in a 1962 Farmall 504 just this year alone (lots of work and a new loader). Is it worth that much, no. Is a 460 more desireable than a 504, yes. A new or good used 50 HP tractor, $$,$$$. It just depends on how bad you need a tractor of that HP, how much time and patience you have, and if you can pay cash as you go along to spread out the cost and not have a 7 year tractor note.

Charles

Anonymous-0 · Oct 6, 2008

thanks for the good ideas. I found out tonight the head is cracked as well...!!

Maybe I will sit tight and see if I can pick up a complete ( running) motor.

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