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rd engine rebuild? 01-25-2013 06:33:45 173.189.88.74 Report to Moderator	hey i was wondering where i could find a whole gasket kit or bearing kit there has to be something out there i see too many tractors run those engines? [Reply]   [No Email]
Mike Genrich 01-27-2013 18:26:39 166.182.3.243 Report to Moderator	Re: gasket and bearing Kit for rd 501 in reply to rd engine rebuild?, 01-25-2013 06:33:45   I just got done putting an rd450 together this afternoon thats going in a w40. watch out for the nos army gaskets on ebay. They are for the early engines and the water jacket holes dont line up, one hole towards the rear of the gasket is a hole and needs to be a slot. They may work im going to try it. Bearings seem to be out there in nos form but there a b-tch to find and new ones arent avalible threw a parts store. cam bearings and lifters for a 1206 fit the red diamond engines. lots of luck! [Reply]  [No Email]
Mike Genrich 01-27-2013 18:25:44 166.182.3.166 Report to Moderator	Re: gasket and bearing Kit for rd 501 in reply to rd engine rebuild?, 01-25-2013 06:33:45   I just got done putting an rd450 together this afternoon thats going in a w40. watch out for the nos army gaskets on ebay. They are for the early engines and the water jacket holes dont line up, one hole towards the rear of the gasket is a hole and needs to be a slot. They may work im going to try it. Bearings seem to be out there in nos form but there a b-tch to find and new ones arent avalible threw a parts store. cam bearings and lifters for a 1206 fit the red diamond engines. lots of luck! [Reply]  [No Email]
lmbky 01-26-2013 08:12:59 76.182.159.233 Report to Moderator	Re: gasket and bearing Kit for rd 501 in reply to rd engine rebuild?, 01-25-2013 06:33:45   i got a set of rod bearings std never out of box id sell cheap,started a rebuild n went n different direction,call 270 231 3651 if interested [Reply]  [No Email]
oldihpuller 01-25-2013 15:58:17 50.51.42.113 Report to Moderator	Re: gasket and bearing Kit for rd 501 in reply to rd engine rebuild?, 01-25-2013 06:33:45   Sam Winer surplus military in Akron,Ohio has a RD 501 valve grind gasket set on ebay now, item# 220708379622. They may have other parts available. [Reply]  [No Email]
James Tierney2 01-25-2013 10:22:17 69.130.27.238 Report to Moderator	Re: gasket and bearing Kit for rd 501 in reply to rd engine rebuild?, 01-25-2013 06:33:45   I should have a main set in std and possibly .020 (have to check) - please email if interested. [Reply]  [No Email]
Supercharged 3800 01-25-2013 07:59:05 69.179.181.235 Report to Moderator	Re: gasket and bearing Kit for rd 501 in reply to rd engine rebuild?, 01-25-2013 06:33:45   Try Murphys for the bearings. [Reply]  [No Email]
NGI 01-25-2013 07:15:09 173.163.35.185 Report to Moderator	Re: gasket and bearing Kit for rd 501 in reply to rd engine rebuild?, 01-25-2013 06:33:45   You wont find new main bearings for these engines. However, you can go to your local NAPA and get fel-pro set# HS7953S. Its a head set for the 450-501 engines. [Reply]  [No Email]
rd engine rebuild? 01-25-2013 07:23:10 173.189.88.74 Report to Moderator	Re: gasket and bearing Kit for rd 501 in reply to NGI, 01-25-2013 07:15:09   thanks, i had heard that 5.9 cummins bearings where close is there any truth to that? if so what all has to be done to make them work? [Reply]  [No Email]
Unstylish 01-25-2013 07:24:01 76.253.100.148 Report to Moderator	Re: gasket and bearing Kit for rd 501 in reply to rd engine rebuild?, 01-25-2013 07:23:10   I think u have to have the crank reground and use a Cummins main bearing [Reply]  [No Email]