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The M52050 Top Deck Counterbore Sleeving Tool machines damaged counterbores in heavy-duty diesel blocks for sleeve inserts. Equivalent to PT-2050/PT-2050-D, this USA-made tool with removable handle salvages blocks, ensuring precise liner seating for reliable performance.

The Critical Risks of Damaged Counterbores in Heavy-Duty Engines

Caterpillar, Cummins, and Detroit engines face extreme wear, where cracked or over-cut counterbores lead to liner failures, leaks, and breakdowns. Without proper sleeving, blocks become scrap, escalating costs.

• Liner misalignment – Causes blow-by, requiring $1,000–$2,500 gasket jobs
• Sealing failures – Leaks contaminate, costing $2,000–$4,000 cleanups
• Compression loss – Reduces power, leading to $1,500–$3,000 diagnostics
• Downtime losses – Scrap blocks add $5,000–$10,000 in new parts
• Block scrapping – Unrepairable damage totals $3,000–$6,000 per block
• Engine failure – Cascading issues demand overhauls ($8,000–$15,000)

What is the M52050 Counterbore Sleeving Tool?

The M52050 Top Deck Counterbore Sleeving Tool (PT-2050 / PT-2050-D Equivalent) is a heavy-duty boring tool for removing damaged counterbore ledges in diesel blocks. USA-made with removable handle, it prepares for sleeve inserts, salvaging blocks. Includes fixtures, micrometer, standard, handle, adapter (bits separate).

Ideal for machine shops, the M52050 reduces scrap rates by 80%, cuts repair time, and restores OEM specs for CAT, Cummins, Detroit engines.

Complete Tool Specifications & Compatibility

Professional Features & Block Repair Benefits

Economic Impact: Counterbore Repair ROI

Scenario	Cost Impact
M52050 proper sleeving	Block salvage – $9,700 tool investment
Blow-by gasket fail	$1,000–$2,500 replacements
Contamination cleanup	$2,000–$4,000
Power loss diagnostics	$1,500–$3,000
Block scrapping	$3,000–$6,000 new part
Total improper repair cost	$7,500–$15,500 per failure
M52050 ROI (first prevention)	21–43X return on investment

When Diesel Technicians Choose M52050

• Caterpillar counterbore boring
• Cummins block salvage
• Detroit deck repair
• PT-2050/PT-2050-D upgrades
• M50133/M50139 cutter use
• Heavy-duty machine shops
• Sleeve insert prep

Why Professional Shops Trust M52050

Diesel rebuilders trust the M52050 for its PT-2050 equivalence, removable handle, and ability to salvage 80% more blocks, avoiding $7,500–$15,500 in scrap per failure. It offers precise boring, faster repairs, and durability shops demand.

From CAT to Detroit overhauls, this tool keeps engines running.

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