Description

When your Ford 7000, 7600, or 7700 series tractor starts burning oil or losing power after thousands of hours in the field, it’s time to give that 4-cylinder diesel engine some attention. These workhorses were built to handle everything from heavy tillage to PTO work, but after decades of service, even the toughest engine needs refreshing. This basic in-frame kit gives you the essentials to restore compression and seal up oil leaks without a complete teardown.

What You’re Getting

Standard size pistons and rings designed specifically for the 256 cubic inch diesel
Complete valve-grind gasket set that seals everything from the head down
Quality oil pan gasket to stop those annoying drips in the shop
Tru-Power components that meet or exceed original Ford specifications and handle the constant vibration of tractor work

Built for Real Farm Work

This kit is designed for the Ford 7000 series tractors from late 1971 through 1975, plus the 7600 and 7700 models from 1975 through 1980. These were the utility and row-crop tractors that handled medium-sized farming operations during Ford’s heyday—plowing, cultivating, hay work, and loader duty. The turbocharged 256 cubic inch diesel in these machines was known for reliability when properly maintained.

Made to Last

Tru-Power builds their overhaul kits to meet or exceed original specifications because they know these engines work hard for a living, with pistons built to handle diesel compression ratios and gaskets that won’t fail from heat cycling. This is the same brand that’s been trusted by farmers for decades of rebuilds.

Installation Notes

This is a basic kit, so you’ll need to check your main and rod bearings separately—they’re not included. Since this is an in-frame rebuild, you’ll want to check cylinder bore condition and crankshaft journals before reassembly. A good shop manual and proper measuring tools are essential for doing the job right.