Description

When your old Ford or New Holland diesel is burning oil and losing compression, it’s time for more than just crossing your fingers and checking oil levels every day. When your older Ford or New Holland diesel starts losing compression and burning oil, it’s usually the piston rings calling it quits. If you’re planning to rebore those cylinders .030 inch over to clean them up, this ring set gets your engine back to sealing tight and running strong. This complete piston and ring kit gives you everything needed to breathe new life into those hardworking diesel engines without the expense of a complete rebuild.

What You’re Getting

Complete ring set sized for .030 inch overbore – three compression rings at 3/32 inch and one oil control ring at 3/16 inch
TISCO pistons engineered for proper clearances and long-term durability
TISCO builds their piston rings to handle the harsh conditions inside diesel engines – high compression ratios, constant heat cycling, and the contaminants that come with farm work. These rings are manufactured to maintain proper tension and sealing through thousands of operating hours.
Direct replacement rings that install just like the originals

Built for Real Farm Work

This ring set works with the 158, 175, and 233 cubic inch diesel engines found in those reliable workhorses like the Ford 2000, 3000, 5000 series and New Holland 2600, 3600, 5600, 5700 tractors. These are the utility and row-crop machines that spent decades doing everything from cultivating corn to running hay equipment. Whether you’re running a compact utility tractor on hay operations or operating a bigger row-crop machine, these engines were built for the long haul.

Made to Last

These rings are built to handle the demands of diesel operation – higher compression ratios, greater heat, and the constant expansion and contraction that comes with field work. The materials and construction are designed to maintain proper sealing even under the heavy loads that come with loader work, cultivation, and other demanding farm tasks.

Installation Notes

Ring installation requires engine disassembly and proper measuring tools to ensure correct fit. Check your cylinder bore for wear or scoring before installing new rings – sometimes cylinders need honing for proper ring seating. Remember, .030 overbore means your cylinders need to be properly machined and measured before installation. Take your time with ring end gaps and make sure everything’s clean during assembly. A ridge reamer and proper honing are your friends here – don’t skip the prep work or you’ll be doing this job again sooner than you’d like.