Description
When you've been nursing that old diesel along with starting fluid and hoping it'll make it through another season, it's probably time to face the music. Your Ford's 456 diesel has been a workhorse, but worn rings, tired bearings, and dried-out gaskets eventually catch up with every engine. This basic overhaul kit gives you the key components to breathe new life into your tractor's heart.
What You're Getting
- 0.10 inch oversized pistons and rings to restore compression and stop oil burning
- 0.10 inch main and connecting rod bearings for smooth, quiet operation
- Pin bushings that eliminate piston knock and connecting rod wear
- Complete overhaul gasket set to seal everything up tight
- All components sized to work together for proper engine rebuild
Built for Real Farm Work
This kit fits the Ford New Holland 40 Series tractors including 8010, 8240, and 8340 models with their dependable 456 cubic inch diesel engines. These are substantial tractors that handle heavy fieldwork, big implements, and the kind of demanding applications where you need reliable power day after day.
Made to Last
The Tru Power components in this kit are built to OEM specifications, so you're getting parts that match the quality of what came in your tractor originally. The oversized pistons and bearings are designed to handle the stress and heat cycles of diesel operation, while the gasket set uses materials that stay flexible and maintain their seal under pressure.
Good to Know
This is a basic kit, so you'll need to have your cylinders bored 0.10 inch oversize and your crankshaft turned to match the bearing dimensions. Plan on having your head checked and rebuilt while the engine's apart - it's the perfect time to do valves and guides. A word from experience: take plenty of pictures during disassembly, and keep your parts organized in marked containers.