Ok i just got my rebuld kit this morning. So now where am i suposed to measure the .002-.004 above the block? Is it from the inner ring which is already raised or the outer ring? Guess i need to order shims....
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Re: piston sleeve
Mark,
I'm sure there is one or more topics about this subject. Try to use the search option.
I'm sure there is one or more topics about this subject. Try to use the search option.
Kind regards, Henk
Fordson New Major February 1957 Mark I
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Re: piston sleeve
Ive looked and i cant find a definative answer on which surface. Reason o ask it the inner ring that it the tallest part is alot more then .004 more like.015 so i want to k ow if there is something wrong or not
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Re: piston sleeve
I can't help you with that Mark. Maybe somebody else.
Kind regards, Henk
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Re: piston sleeve
Mark it's the outer edge of the sleeve, that should be 2 to 4 thou above the block.
Ref I & T 'shop' manual FO21, page 24. From your side of the Pond
Ref I & T 'shop' manual FO21, page 24. From your side of the Pond

1440276 - 1957 - working
1335674 - err - one day..
Claeys combine M103 - 1963 703129 - working
Ford 7710 2wd, 1983 - working
The Fordson Tractor Pages. Built to be relied on.
1335674 - err - one day..
Claeys combine M103 - 1963 703129 - working
Ford 7710 2wd, 1983 - working
The Fordson Tractor Pages. Built to be relied on.
Re: piston sleeve
Thankyou so much! I really need to buy a shop manual. Do you have a picture of the one your referancing?
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Re: piston sleeve
Look what I found - and the right side of the Atlantic too!
They want $19.73 to post it across here
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1967-I-T-FOR ... Swh0Za2p5L
It is paperback, same as the one I have, very concise and informative. Although they won't give any info on fuel injection pumps, telling you to take them to a specialist
They want $19.73 to post it across here

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1967-I-T-FOR ... Swh0Za2p5L
It is paperback, same as the one I have, very concise and informative. Although they won't give any info on fuel injection pumps, telling you to take them to a specialist

1440276 - 1957 - working
1335674 - err - one day..
Claeys combine M103 - 1963 703129 - working
Ford 7710 2wd, 1983 - working
The Fordson Tractor Pages. Built to be relied on.
1335674 - err - one day..
Claeys combine M103 - 1963 703129 - working
Ford 7710 2wd, 1983 - working
The Fordson Tractor Pages. Built to be relied on.