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Opinions needed on Ford Shibaura Engine Rebuild

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scott#2

05-24-2008 18:50:48




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I know things are expensive these days but this Jap/Ford engine takes the cake. $1800.00 for parts (doing the work myself) for a 3 clyinder diesel shortblock rebuild, no injector work, no head work, muffler, etc. Just bearings, sleaves, o rings, main seals, gasket kit, rings, freeze plugs and needle bearing, these are OEM prices from Ford. With the exception of the gasket kit, ($462.50) I can get just about every other part from other suppliers for about 1/2 price.

Is their really a big difference in quality in these parts that leads to a longer engine life? Or do you all think I would be throwing money away going through the Ford dealer for this stuff? I mean really now, $177.00 for a single cylinder liner? Some of the aftermarket parts are available on this site.

Your opinions please,

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Scott#2

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Roy Suomi

05-24-2008 19:02:12




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 Re: Opinions needed on Ford Shibaura Engine Rebuild in reply to scott#2, 05-24-2008 18:50:48  
I've built Deere and Ford New Holland engines for years..I find the prices have escalated over the years beyond belief..The last Deere 310 I rebuilt NAPA engine parts were used..It worked well , but the Deere piston/liner kits are a lot nicer to use..I found a couple of ring gaps excessive and returned the NAPA supplied rings for replacement..Other than that , other parts were OK..I know what you say about pricing of parts..There's no reason in the world that those parts should cost that much..It's a shame too because thay Shibaura is a nice engine to build..

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scott#2

05-24-2008 19:12:47




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 Re: Opinions needed on Ford Shibaura Engine Rebuild in reply to Roy Suomi, 05-24-2008 19:02:12  
I agree, that little engine is one of the nicest quality units I have come across in quite some time. The quality is right up there with some aircraft engines I have done. Thats what makes me wonder about the quality of OEM verses aftermarket. Steel is steel right? But more importantly, it's about the care and accuracies in the manufacturing and design process. There is a ton of gaskets in this motor, probably over 500$ of my time to cut.

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Lanse

05-24-2008 18:55:58




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 Re: Opinions needed on Ford Shibaura Engine Rebuild in reply to scott#2, 05-24-2008 18:50:48  
i know nothing about cars and am learning tractors, but i would get a huge pack of gasket making stuff from napa or the like, that cork or cardboard like stuff in different thicknesses. $450 seems a little high for some gaskets



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