What's it worth? Rajay Turbo for Allis?

1946JDA · Jun 2, 2023

I have a RAJAY turbocharger, model number 370F70. I think it came from an Allis Chalmers of some kind. One ear is broken off the cast iron part. It spins. Other than that, I know nothing about it(never had a turbo anything). It was in a box of parts I got recently and I'm planning to get rid of it.
What's it worth?

caterpillar guy · Jun 2, 2023

With the ear broke I would see if a rebuilder would take it. they could just swap castings and must get some that are good to use in place of that one.

Sprint 6 · Jun 2, 2023

Looks like what the yard I take scrap to calls breakage. Basically, parts containing aluminum and iron. Usually in the 10-15 cents a pound range.

Destroked 450 · Jun 2, 2023

I ll check the number on the one I have for a 5000 Ford
Mine is getting pretty loose but I may be able the take the two and make one good turbo

sotxbill · Jun 2, 2023

rayjay turbos were offered on retrofit kits by M&W for many popular tractors in the mid '60s. So it could have fit many models. Had one on a ford 5200. I'm guessing that you got 15% to 20% more power with these kits.. SO a 50 hp engine would have put out up to 60hp. A 60 hp engine would have put out 72hp give or take. The tractor would also smoke less under heavy load.

DoubleO7 · Jun 2, 2023

What does the paint pen markings say?

Needs bearings?

1946JDA · Jun 3, 2023

I cannot make out what the paint marker says. I do not have any idea what it needs. As I said, I have no experience at all with turbos.

Destroked 450 · Jun 3, 2023

Grab the nut on the end of the impeller and see if it will move back and fort sideways
A little is ok, a lot means the bushings and or shaft are worn
Mine are worn pretty bad

ss55 · Jun 3, 2023

The core value might be the minimum, but with a broken flange it might not be a good core anymore. Check ebay prices. I don't know if many repair shops will install a used turbo in unknown condition, but some back yard mechanics might take that chance.

J.Wondergem · Jun 3, 2023

I have a turbo off a Mack road tractor that I'd give away if someone came to get it.

1946JDA · Jun 3, 2023

Ebay is usually the first place I check. But, unfortunately I couldn't find any like this.

1946JDA · Jun 3, 2023

I would say it's just parts. when I grab on this side and wiggle it only moves a little bit. But, when I grab the back side and wiggle, it moves all the way from touching one side of the casting to touching the other.

Destroked 450 · Jun 3, 2023

Sounds like it s no much better than mine
My email is open
I could probably give a few dollars and pay the freight just to have the useable spare parts

1946JDA · Jun 4, 2023

I will most likely be listing it on eBay.

ss55 · Jun 4, 2023

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