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40540160

Ford 134, 172 4 Cylinder Gasoline and Diesel Engines Service Manual 40540160 English

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Brands: Ford / New Holland / New Holland Agriculture

Equipment Type: Gasoline and Diesel Engines

Manuals Type: Service Manual

Machine Model & Serial Number: 134, 172 4 Cylinder Gasoline and Diesel Engines

Region: N/R

Book Code: 40540160

Issued: Reprinted (1960 Edition)

Language: English

Pages: 124

File Format: Portable Document Format (PDF)

Remark: Definitive 124-page factory engine service manual for the legendary Ford 134 and 172 cubic inch 4-cylinder engines. High Commercial Value: Features exhaustive internal engine overhaul procedures for both gasoline and diesel variants. Nuclear Level Detail: Includes precision specifications for cylinder sleeve removal/installation (Tool FT-970), crankshaft regrinding, and balancer synchronization (172 Diesel). Provides complete overhaul data for the diesel fuel injection pump (Distributor-type), manifold heater circuits, and detailed carburetor calibration for gasoline models.

Table of contents

  • ENGINE SYSTEMS
    • Cylinder Head and Valves
      • Internal Overhaul: Removal, Disassembly, and Valve Guide replacement
      • Valve Grinding: 45-degree seats and 46-degree interference faces
      • Rocker Shaft Assembly: Spacer and spring sequence for Diesel vs. Gas
      • Torque Sequences and Specification (65-70 ft-lb Gas / 100-105 ft-lb Diesel)
    • Oil Pan, Oil Pump, and Oil Filter
      • Lubrication System: Pressure relief valve settings and rotor clearances
      • Full-Flow Oil Filter: Conversion to throw-away type (Kit CPN-6882-A)
    • Connecting Rods, Bearings, Pistons, Rings, and Cylinder Block
      • Internal Overhaul: Rod alignment, Piston pin clearances, and Ring fitting
      • Cylinder Block: Cylinder sleeve removal and installation (Tool FT-970)
      • Plastigage Method: Precision bearing clearance verification
    • Main Bearings, Balancer, Flywheel, and Crankshaft
      • Balancer (172 Diesel): Dynamic weight synchronization and backlash setting
      • Crankshaft: Journal wear limits and rear main seal forming (Tool 6701-A)
      • Flywheel: Starter ring gear replacement and runout checks
    • Engine Governor and Timing Gear Cover
      • Centrifugal Governor: Ball-type vs. Roller-type weight assemblies
      • Linkage Adjustment: Maximum no-load speed calibration
    • Camshaft and Camshaft Gear (Lobe inspection and thrust plate end play)
    • Engine Tune-up (Compression testing and vacuum diagnostics)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    • Battery (Specific gravity and light load testing)
    • Generator and Charging Circuit (6-volt vs. 12-volt unit bench tests)
    • Starting Motor and Solenoid (Positive engagement drive and brush service)
    • Manifold Heaters (Diesel): Element replacement and relay circuit tests
  • IGNITION SYSTEM (Gasoline & LP-Gas)
    • Spark Plugs and Wires (Heat range and air gap specifications)
    • Coil and Distributor: Centrifugal advance curves and breaker point dwell
  • FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEM - GASOLINE
    • Air Cleaner: Oil bath maintenance and mesh saturation
    • Carburetor: Float setting, idle fuel adjustment, and jet sizing
  • FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEM - DIESEL
    • Fuel Injection Pump: Distributor-type timing and governor cage alignment
    • Fuel Injectors: Nozzle cleaning (Kit J8537) and opening pressure (2750 psi)
    • System Bleeding: Filter and high-pressure line air evacuation
  • COOLING SYSTEM (Water Pump rebuild, Thermostat testing, and Radiator maintenance)
  • TROUBLE SHOOTING, SPECIFICATIONS, AND SPECIAL TOOLS

Professional Engine Builder's Advice
When overhauling the 172 cubic inch diesel engine, ensure the balancer dynamic weight marks are perfectly aligned with the crankshaft gear to prevent severe vibration. Cylinder head bolts must be tightened in the specified 3-step sequence to avoid gasket failure. For diesel injectors, use only the approved Kent-Moore cleaning kit to avoid damaging the precise nozzle orifices. When replacing the early-style oil filter with a throw-away unit, ensure the adapter slot is positioned at the 'TOP' for proper oil flow. Always use a round wire gauge to check spark plug gaps on gasoline models, as flat feeler gauges cannot measure the burn depression accurately.