John Deere 45 engine

[Anonymous-0]

I ran across an engine from a 45 combine, model 145 I was wondering about the reliability of these engines ,hp, fuel consumption, parts availability, etc. I would like to put it on the firewood processor I am building. Thanks in advance for any info. Dan

 

[DeltaRed]

You mean 165?They are pretty economical,my 45 would burn only 10 gal/day(5-6 hrs run time).it was VERY reliable.Never had even the smallest problem with that engine.

 

[wilamayb]

The 145/165 gas engines are fine so long as they are running. Once the time arrives in which it needs piston liners it will not be economical to do any work on it. I think last time I heard the piston liner set (which is a deck style meaning that all liners are connected with a plate) costs around $1500.

If your run time is limited I think it will work out fine. If you plan to put a great deal of hours on your machine there may be better cheap options such as the later 45 combine engine, the 180 gas. The 180 gas is totally serviceable. By using the 180 gas you allow yourself it use a host of other ingines in the same mounting platform if the 180 blows such as the 202 diesel, 219 gas, 219 diesel and the 239 diesel. These engines were used in a pile of various applications.

 

[wilamayb]

Delta, I think the 45 used the 145 for a few years before the 165.

 

[casenut1]

Delta, I have a 45 EB that has the 145 in it.

 

[DeltaRed]

I learned somthing.I was thinking the 165 replaced the flathead hercules.Never heard of the 145.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Thanks guys, I will take that into consideration, the guy is asking $250. said it ran when he bought it. He bought it for the radiator, it turns over and is all there. I think with a tune up and freshen the carb. It could be running fairly quick.

 

[casenut1]

that engine also fits a 1010 or 1020 i believe.