Got a new (M275 Tractor) project a few weeks ago

[rustystud]

It's funny you ask about an update as today is the first time I
have worked on it in over a month. I am in the process of rebuilding
a John Deere 450b loader as well, so I am taking a break from the
loader and working on the M275.
I got the rod bearings replaced and the heads on. Now I am cleaning parts
and putting the engine back together. I hope to have it running again by the end of the week.
The fuel tank is different on the M275
the cross section is smaller than the M35. The tank is different
because it has to fit under the cab.

Looking good "jacklegjim" ! I would run a Die-nut down those head studs though before you put the heads back on.

 

[Another Ahab]

Looking good "jacklegjim" ! I would run a Die-nut down those head studs though before you put the heads back on.

That's a new one to me, rustystud; and I hope I'm not setting myself up with the question. But.

- What's a die-nut?

Like one of these?

But different!?

 

[Another Ahab]

Oh, wait. I maybe just figured it out.

You mean a die to cut the threads clean, that it?

 

[rustystud]

Oh, wait. I maybe just figured it out.

You mean a die to cut the threads clean, that it?

Yes that's it, but I do like your idea better ! UMMMM Donuts !!!!!

 

[jacklegjim]

The engine has spin on oil filter adapters with 13/16 threads.
Which oil filter should I use? It had the shorter black napa
filters on it but, I have lost the numbers on them.
I got the 1 5/8 coolant hose and turbo rebuild kit delivered to day
so maybe I will get to start it this weekend.
I have not got to work on it the past few days.
So I am not as far along as I hoped to be. Not much has changed
since the last pictures but, here are the latest ones.
Jim

 

[rustystud]

The engine has spin on oil filter adapters with 13/16 threads.
Which oil filter should I use? It had the shorter black napa
filters on it but, I have lost the numbers on them.
I got the 1 5/8 coolant hose and turbo rebuild kit delivered to day
so maybe I will get to start it this weekend.
I have not got to work on it the past few days.
So I am not as far along as I hoped to be. Not much has changed
since the last pictures but, here are the latest ones.
Jim

Go with the "WIX" filters. I need to look up the numbers though.

 

[jacklegjim]

I have been doing some searching for
which filter to use and I thought I read
to use a Napa 1060 but I can't even find
that again.

 

[Tracer]

I have been doing some searching for
which filter to use and I thought I read
to use a Napa 1060 but I can't even find
that again.

Jim, I'm running NAPA 1458 spin on filters.

 

[M275Fan]

Any progress? Looking forward to seeing how this truck turn out.