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The connection between a 944 and a tractor
A technician informed me that he once use sleeves designed for a Cummins engine (used in a tractor) to rebuild the block of a 944. They can apparently be honed or bored out to accommodate the pistons. I am not sure how the rings, that are designed for an Alusil block, would react.
I obtained an overhaul gasket kit for my aircon compressor at a local agricultural supply shop. They informed me that the same compressor is used in John Deere agricultural tractors.
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1983 944 RHD Original. Uses all my spare cash! 1947 Morris Sold 1972 Benz Sold 1975 Benz Sold 1976 Benz Sold 1977 Benz Sold |
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11-07-2006, 08:17 AM
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Well, Porsche DID build tractors for awhile...
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11-07-2006, 08:20 AM
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Really BIG tractors:
Nazi Porsche King Tiger(Tiger II): 
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11-07-2006, 09:03 AM
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Sleeving a 944 block is necessary to get it out toward 3.5 liters. The sleeves would be iron and the pistons aluminum. While the stock 944 pistons appear to be aluminum they have a plasma coating of iron on their circumference.
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Hugh - So Cal 83 944 Driver Person NOT a 'real' Porsche -- Its Better!!!! When was the last time you changed your timing and balance belts and/or cam chain and tensioner? New Users please add your car's year and model to your signature line! Never break more than you fix! |
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11-07-2006, 11:26 AM
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2007 Porsche Cayman S
The Viridian Falcon
SOLD! -- The Purple Pig
SOLD! -- Mighty Mouse
SOLD!! -- Alpine Wolf
1983 Porsche 944 2.5 liter
