Description
When your tractor’s engine starts knocking or you’re hearing rattling that gets worse under load, one of the first places to look is the connecting rod small end bushings. These bushings provide the critical bearing surface where the piston pin connects to the connecting rod, and when they wear out, your engine loses compression and develops that telltale knock that’ll have you parking the tractor until it’s fixed.
What You’re Getting
- Precision-machined bushing that restores proper piston pin clearance and eliminates knock
- Durable bronze or steel construction designed to handle the constant stress of engine operation
- Direct replacement for worn original bushings – no modifications needed
- Professional-grade part that meets or exceeds OEM specifications for long service life
Built for Real Farm Work
This bushing fits the engines in Ford New Holland’s workhorse tractors from the 10 Series utility models up through the big TW Series row-crop machines and everything in the 1000 Series lineup. These are the tractors that handle everything from loader work and hay operations to heavy tillage and harvest support – engines that run long hours under demanding conditions where reliability matters most.
Made to Last
Your connecting rod bushings take tremendous abuse every time a piston changes direction at the top and bottom of its stroke. This replacement bushing is built with the right materials and clearances to handle those forces while providing proper lubrication to the piston pin. Quality bushings are essential components in engine overhaul kits because they’re what keep your pistons moving smoothly for thousands of hours.
Installation Notes
This is definitely a job for someone comfortable with engine work – you’ll need to remove the oil pan and connecting rod caps to access the small end. Most engines use three bushings per engine, so if you’re doing one, it’s smart to do them all while you’re in there. Have the rod checked for straightness and the new bushing reamed to proper clearance by a machine shop – proper clearances are critical for oil flow and pin life.
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