Description
When your John Deere starts blowing smoke, burning oil, or losing compression, you know it's time for a rebuild. These 3-cylinder workhorses have powered countless operations for decades, but even the toughest engines need freshening up eventually. This basic overhaul kit gives you everything needed to bring your tractor's heart back to life without the expense of main and rod bearings—perfect when you've already checked them and they're still in good shape.
What You're Getting
- Complete cylinder sleeves with seals for a tight, leak-free bore
- New pistons, rings, pins, and retainers for restored compression and power
- Full gasket set seals everything from head to oil pan
- Fresh crankshaft seals stop those annoying oil leaks
- Pin bushings for proper piston-to-rod alignment
Built for Real Farm Work
This kit fits the 179 cubic inch diesel engines found in your 2040, 2150, 2240, and 2255 series tractors. These were the utility workhorses that handled everything from loader work around the farmyard to pulling planters and cultivators in the field. With their proven 3-cylinder design and 4.19-inch bore, these engines were built to run long hours at steady loads.
Made to Last
Tru-Power components are engineered to meet or exceed the original specifications that made these engines so reliable. The sleeves are properly seasoned and finish-honed, while the 3-ring pistons restore that crisp compression your engine had when new. Quality materials and precise manufacturing mean this rebuild will give you many more years of dependable service.
Good to Know
This is a basic kit, so you'll need to measure your rod and main bearings separately. Don't forget to check rod bolt length and order the correct ones—either TP-R74194 for 2.125-inch or TP-R80033 for 2.325-inch bolts. Take your time with the teardown and keep track of bearing measurements—sometimes they're still good and you can save money by reusing them.