Description

When you’re hearing that telltale knocking from your engine or noticing oil consumption climbing, worn piston pin bushings might be the culprit. These small but critical bushings keep your pistons properly aligned and reduce wear between the piston pin and connecting rod. Without them, expensive engine damage follows pretty quickly—this replacement bushing gets things back to running smooth and quiet.

What You’re Getting

Precise fit for 1-3/8 inch outer diameter piston pins used in 276 CID engines
Durable construction that handles constant reciprocating forces and engine heat
Direct replacement—no modifications needed for installation
Quality materials engineered to last through thousands of operating hours

Built for Real Farm Work

This bushing fits John Deere tractors equipped with the 276 cubic inch displacement four-cylinder gas engine. These engines were workhorses in utility tractors used for everything from loader work around the farmstead to field cultivation and hay making. Each engine uses four of these bushings, so it’s smart to replace them as a complete set when you’re rebuilding.

Made to Last

Piston pin bushings endure tremendous forces—they’re constantly loaded and unloaded as pistons reciprocate thousands of times per minute. This replacement is built to handle that abuse with proper metallurgy and precise dimensions that maintain proper clearances for smooth operation and long service life.

Installation Notes

This bushing requires installation during engine disassembly—typically part of a major overhaul or rebuild. Most shops will press these in and then ream them to the correct inside diameter for proper pin clearance. If you’re doing the work yourself, proper clearances are critical for preventing premature wear or seizure.