Farmall C Sleeves sticking above block

Mark in WV · Sep 15, 2009

I installed the sleeves in the block..Cleaned everything good first, use dish soap, etc...Manual says sleeve should protrude .003-.007"...I am at .008, & .009....Should I machine them down to be in the middle of the range???

Bought the rebuild kit from this site. Thanks for any help!!!!

Janicholson · Sep 15, 2009

I would. Coolant leaks can be caused by excessive rim protrusion. Not into cylinder, but to oil galleries, and oil return openings. JimN

glennster · Sep 15, 2009

mark i ran into the same problem on my super m. the sleeves i got fom this site were a little too tall, had to have them machined down.

oldnnew · Sep 16, 2009

Yes, machine them down to within proper spec! Mine on my "A" were the same way. I attributed this to the fact that I had my engine block "decked", thus making the sleeves too tall. I took the block and sleeves to the machine shop and they made things right. Don't screw around, get it done, or else you will have problems....

ET · Sep 16, 2009

Is that height measured after using bolts and washers to clamp the sleeve in place or just setting in there free? I would clamp them down to get accurate measurement like the head does.

Mr. Mayor · Sep 16, 2009

It is not optional. You WILL leak coolant. I found out the hard way. Interestingly the IH manual for my Super C didn"t mention this. I eventually found the .003-.007 info. in an IT manual.

Farmall C Sleeves sticking above block

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