MNH Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I’ve got a 986 that needs a front axle overhaul and a freshen up of the engine bottom end (main and rod bearings etc.) Any recommendations on aftermarket kits for either of these projects? Or more importantly which ones to stay away from? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I'd call Jessie at Restoration tractor sales in Lancaster pa for engine kits or parts, possibly axle parts also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Kirsch Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 There isn't much choice anymore in engine kits. It's Reliance, or an NOS kit of another brand that's been sitting on a shelf somewhere. The main issue with Reliance as I understand it is the occasional out-of-spec part that slips past, ends up in the engine, and causes problems. MEASURE EVERYTHING is the solution to that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy5488 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 max force engine parts have been good for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 12 hours ago, Matt Kirsch said: There isn't much choice anymore in engine kits. It's Reliance, or an NOS kit of another brand that's been sitting on a shelf somewhere. The main issue with Reliance as I understand it is the occasional out-of-spec part that slips past, ends up in the engine, and causes problems. MEASURE EVERYTHING is the solution to that problem. Reliance is close to the only choice but not the only one.... Federal Mogul I think... dunno why I don't ever remember..... @Super A_sepa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acem Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Parts are still available from Mahle (clevite) and FP Diesel (Federal Mogul) for the Dt466 and some others. I wonder what you get if you order a kit from CNH or Navistar? Thx-Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 5 hours ago, acem said: Parts are still available from Mahle (clevite) and FP Diesel (Federal Mogul) for the Dt466 and some others. I wonder what you get if you order a kit from CNH or Navistar? Thx-Ace CNH sells you a rebadged (junk) reliance kit .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super A_sepa Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 10 hours ago, bitty said: Reliance is close to the only choice but not the only one.... Federal Mogul I think... dunno why I don't ever remember..... @Super A_sepa You're correct, FP/Federal Mogul. I think Jesse still has some of those kits in stock. I'd give him a call. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acem Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 So who does reliance get their parts from? There are not very many manufacturers of these parts anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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