I am in the final stages of rebuilding an HG into an OC-3 with a Ware 3-WI Loader and need some input regarding a water pump setup.
I have just purchased a water pump/fan assembly for an OC-3 and was wondering how it connects to the block? I have not received it yet so I do not have it in my hand to look at. I am adding this to an IXK3 engine. Is there a freeze-out plug on the engine face that this pump housing mounts to? What kind of seal goes between the two?
This project has been a long one and very costly! I started with the picture you see in my Avitar and will post a completed one when done. The frame has been changed to the later OC-3 style, new radiator, new idler wheels, rebuilt finals, rebuilt main springs & rollers, new track frames (OC-3 style), new seat mount, rebuilt starter & generator, new hydraulic pump driveline. $1800 for the base crawler and over $5500 in parts (including loader parts)!
Since the start of this project in 2002 I've purchased two other OC-3's (one with Anderson Blade - newer style & one as a farm crawler to pull plows & disks - 12" grouser plates). These are addicting!
Send me your e-mail address and I will scan you a couple of pictures.
Thanks John! I sent you a PM with my email address.