Ford 231 Engine


Ford 231 tractor photo
1975 - 1978
Industrial tractor
Series map:
231
531
36.5hp
59.5hp
Engine options
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement158 ci
2.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.2x3.8 inches
107 x 97 mm
Power (net)34.3 hp
25.6 kW
Power (gross)36.5 hp
27.2 kW
Compression17.3:1
Rated RPM2000
Idle RPM600-2275
Torque101 lb-ft
137.0 Nm
Torque RPM1400
Firing order1-2-3
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7 qts
6.6 L
Coolant capacity11 qts
10.4 L
Intake valve clearance0.015 inches*Hot
0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches*Hot
0.457 mm
Engine Detail
Ford
gasoline
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement158 ci
2.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.2x3.8 inches
107 x 97 mm
Power (net)33 hp
24.6 kW
Power (gross)35.3 hp
26.3 kW
Compression7.75:1
Rated RPM2000
Idle RPM600-2285
Torque100.5 lb-ft
136.3 Nm
Torque RPM1350
Firing order1-2-3
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7 qts
6.6 L
Coolant capacity11 qts
10.4 L
Intake valve clearance0.015 inches*Hot
0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches*Hot
0.457 mm
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