Farmall M Engine


Farmall M tractor photo
1939 - 1954
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
H
M
26.7hp*
38.0hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Engines overview
International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl distillate
International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine Detail
International Harvester
distillate
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement247.7 ci
4.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.25 inches
98 x 133 mm
Compression4.75:1
 4.5:1 *Kerosene engine
Rated RPM1,450
Firing order1-3-4-2
Oil capacity8 qts
7.6 L
Coolant capacity24 qts
22.7 L
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches
0.635 mm
Point gap0.013 inches (Magneto)
0.330 mm
 0.020 inches (Distributer)
0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance0.017 inches*Hot
0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches*Hot
0.432 mm
Engine Detail
International Harvester C248
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement247.7 ci
4.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.25 inches
98 x 133 mm
Compression5.65:1
Rated RPM1450
Firing order1-3-4-2
Oil capacity8 qts
7.6 L
Coolant capacity24 qts
22.7 L
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