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Jim.UT 09-19-2012 12:00:22 70.89.244.178 Report to Moderator	It turns out my question was unnecessary. When I got the head off I could plainly see a crack between 1 and 2, another between 2 and 3 and a third between 3 and 4. I guess the block is going in the scrap pile. Maybe the crank and rods will be worth saving. [Reply]   [No Email]
Tom H. 09-20-2012 08:27:50 96.233.180.124 Report to Moderator	Re: Z-120 engine block crack in reply to Jim.UT, 09-19-2012 12:00:22   This could still be a usable block. A lot of us have cracks in ours and have had them bolted or welded and they last a very long time. My Massey dealer has said he has seen engines come back for overhaul after many years of use with the engine pinned (bolted) and not had to touch the block. I would think still a good engine to salvage not part out.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim.UT 09-20-2012 08:39:20 70.89.244.178 Report to Moderator	Re: Z-120 engine block crack in reply to Tom H., 09-20-2012 08:27:50   I'm sure that's true if my aim was to resurrect this tractor. But my whole purpose in buying it was to part it out. No one is going to pay shipping on a cracked block. Most people already have one of those! So, I'll post a local ad for it. Maybe someone local will be willing to pay scrap price or more for it. If not, I'll take what I can get from the scrap man, but I won't be putting this boat anchor on ebay. The tractor had been sitting for about 20 years when I got it. The rear wheels had literally rusted off. The wheel hubs that were left wouldn't even turn in neutral. I only bought it to get a nice swing away bumper to put on my TO-30. The rest is available for parts or scrap, whichever will pay more. I've already sold the hood, grille, manifold, dash panel, rockshaft, & steering gear. It's past the point of fixing up now.   [Reply]  [No Email]