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Ford 8600 Engine



Ford 8600 tractor photo
1972 - 1976
Series map:
8600
9600
123.0hp*
150.5hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement401 ci
6.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm
Air cleanerdry
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2300
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity18 qts
17.0 L
 19.5 qts (with heater)
18.5 L
Intake valve clearance0.015 inches (hot)
0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches (hot)
0.457 mm
Engine Oil
8600 diesel engine oil chart
Oil capacity12 qts
11.4 L
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