Ferguson TO30 Cracked Block..any Hope?

Farmboy48 · Jan 9, 2009

I have a 1952 Ferguson TO30 with a cracked block. It leaks coolant out the exhaust.

I pulled the head off, had it pressure checked and it's still good.

I can see a hairline crack in the cast iron block segment between two cylinder chambers. The cylinders are lined with steel sleeves and they are still good.

Is there any hope to repair this Z128 engine without replacing the block?
I replaced the head gasket and put it back together but it still blows a cloud out the exhaust, indicating coolant leak into the chamber(s)

If the head and head gasket are good and the steel sleeves are still good, where is the coolant getting into the cylinder chamber?

Any comments or instructions will be appreciated.

Dale

Plumcrazy · Jan 9, 2009

Yo, Farmboy, if you have a TO-30, it should be a Z 129 engine, not a Z 128. Try going to the Harry Ferguson Discussion Board and ask the same question. You will get a bunch of answers.

Kirk-NJ · Jan 9, 2009

This is typical with the Z129 engine. don't know about fixing it. I have sold good blocks to people with this problem. You might be able to send out to a welding shop and see if they can weld it. It has to be heated up in an oven to be welded and there's not much meat there. You can try some jb weld and hope for the best. Keep checking you temp gauge and Check to make sure your not getting water in the oil. Not good for the bearings. Best to swap out the block.

Kirk

Wingnut · Jan 9, 2009

There was a repair kit sold by the dealer that consisted of jig, 3 threaded rods, rubber gaskets, washers, and nuts. You drill holes through the block and place the rods through block and tighten it down to squeeze the crack shut.

barnett · Feb 27, 2009

Barnett Head and Block
101 East 6th Street
Caruthersville, MO 63830

We have repaired these blocks for years.
Guaranteed repair am remachine.

jeepersmitty · Feb 27, 2009

Welcome to MTF Farmboy 48 and Barnett. Sounds like you two need to work something out.

barnett · Feb 28, 2009

Thanks for the welcome. Bootheel of Missouri, how about you?

jeepersmitty · Feb 28, 2009

I am a born and raised East Texas boy.

slkpk · Feb 28, 2009

I had a CAT 3406 block welded and it held up another 400,000 miles. slkpk

barnett · Feb 28, 2009

most any can be repaired with the right equipment and people who care about doing a good job.

cleatusj · Feb 28, 2009

Barnett, Welcome to the forum from one transplanted from across the river. Left Dyersburg, Christmas morning, for Fort Worth, 1961.

Farmboy48 · Mar 12, 2009

I have not acted yet on repairing or swapping out the cracked z129 block in my Ferguson TO30

I found a z120 engine from a Feruson TO20. Does anyone know if this will fit the TO30?

Ferguson TO30 Cracked Block..any Hope?

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