Description

When your Perkins A4.248 engine has reached the end of the line—whether it’s a seized block, cracked cylinders, or just too many miles of hard farm work—this short motor gives you a fresh start without the cost of a complete factory rebuild. You’re looking at the foundation for a reliable engine that’ll keep your Massey Ferguson tractor working for years to come. This block comes set up with the lip seal configuration that was standard on these rugged engines.

What You’re Getting

Professionally machined block ready for your rebuild project
Lip seal rear main configuration eliminates the mess of rope seals
All cylinder bores honed to proper specifications for new pistons and rings
Deck surface machined flat for proper head gasket sealing
Core plugs and oil gallery plugs installed and ready to go

Built for Real Farm Work

This engine block fits the legendary Perkins 4.248 engines that powered countless Massey Ferguson tractors from the ’60s through the ’90s. Whether you’re running a 275 for heavy tillage, or a 390 for loader duty, these engines were built to work hard day after day. These 4-cylinder powerplants earned their reputation in dairy operations, grain farms, and custom work where reliability meant everything.

Made to Last

The 4.248 uses a wet liner design where the cylinder liner extends right into the combustion chamber, creating critical seal points that these blocks are machined to handle. Quality materials and proper engineering mean you won’t be doing this job again next season. The lip seal setup is a major improvement over the old rope seal design—no more oil leaks or constant adjustments.

Good to Know

This block accepts both lip seal and rope seal configurations, so you can rebuild with whatever setup your tractor originally had. Make sure to have your machine shop check all clearances and do a complete rebuild while you’re at it. You’ll need to transfer all your existing components—pistons, rods, crankshaft, and timing gears—or plan for a complete rebuild kit. This is a big job that most folks take to a professional engine shop.