Installation

Model Difference

Main and Connecting Rod Bearings

Inspection

Installation

camshaft

Removal

Inspection

Installation

Timing Gears

Inspection

Removal

Installation

Governor assembly

Action

Removal

Reassembly

Adjustment

Model Difference

Flywheel

Clutch

removal

Adjustment

Rockford clutch

Disassembly

assembly

adjustment

Borg & beck clutch

disasembly assembly

adjustment

Long Clutch
disassembly

assembly

adjustment

clutch facing

springs

general Inspection & Service

Linkage

Engine & clutch specifications

Lubrication

Oil Pump

Removal
Disassembly

Inspection

Relief Valve

Reasembly

Oil Filter

Oil Pressure Gauge

Crankcase ventilation

cooling

Radiator

Removal

Flushing

Water Pum & Fan

Removal

Disassembly

Reassembly

Thermostat

Fan Belt

Fuel & air

Fuel Tank

Filter assembly

air cleaner

Carburetor

idle fuel System

Main Fuel System

choke

disasembly

inspection

Reassembly

Adjustment

Manifold

Electrical
Battery

Starter Delco-Remy

Removal & Disassembly

Inspection & Repair

Reassembly

Starter Lucas

Removal & Disassembly

Inspection & Repair

Reassembly

Starter Switch

Removal Installation

Generator Delco-Remy

Removal & Disassembly

Inspection & Repair

Reassembly

Generator Lucas

Removal and Disassembly

Inspection & Repair

Reassembly

Regulator Delco - Remy

Regulator Lucas

Ignition Coil

Distributor Delco - Remy

Removal & Disassembly

Reassembly

Distributor lucas

Inspection & Adjustment

Engine Timing

spark plug

Removal

Cleanig & Adjustment

Installation

Ignition Switch

Warning light

ammeter

ammeter Installation

Tractor Wiring

Engine Systems Specifications

Transmission

Removal

Disassembly

Inspection

Assembly

Differential & pinion Assembly

Differential

removal

Differential disassembly

Diferential Reassembly

Bevel Pinion removal

Bevel pinion Disassembly

Bevel pinion reassembly

Installation

Rear Axle assembly

Removal

Disassembly & servicing

reassembly

Brakes

Disassembly

Reassembly

Adjustment

Power take-off

Power Train & Brake specification

Control Spring

Control Lever

Hydraulic Pump
Removal

Disassembly

Inspection

Reassembly

Installation

Model Difference

Hydraulic Lift

Disassembly

Inspection

Reassembly

Installation

High Pressure Tube

Leveling Box

Ferguson System Specification

Front Axle

Removal

Pivot pin & bushing

Front wheel spindle

Front wheel Hub

Steering assembly

removal

disassembly

installation

Toe-in

Model diference

Front Axle & steering Specifications

Engine And Clutch

engine

cylinder head

valve train

cylinder Block

piston assembly

crankshaft

timing gears

governor Assembly

Flywheel

Clutch
Engine & Clutch

Engine & Clutch

The Ferguson engine, an integral member of the tractor frame, consists of numerable precision
parts assembled into an efficient, long wearing power source. The clutch assembly is installed
to the engine flywheel and provides a mechanical means of controlling the flow of power to
the transmission.

ENGINE

The model Z-129 engine used in the TO-30 Tractor is manufactured by the Continental Motors
Corporation. It is a four-cylinder, spark ignition, overhead valve, internal combustion, wet
sleeve type engine with a bore of 3 1/4 in. and a stroke of 3 7/8 in. the displacement is 129
cubic in and pression ratio is 6.5 to 11. The weight of the bare engine witch manifold and
flywheel is 375 pounds. In Nebraska test 466, the TO-30 developed 30.27 corrected belt
horsepower.

A peak torque of 107 pound-feet occurs at approximately 1100RPM. The model Z-120 engine
has borne of 3 3/16 in. and a stroke of 3 3/4 in. The displacement is 120 cubic in., and the
compression ratio is 6.1 to 1 in Nebraska Test 392, the TO-20 developed 26.5 corrected belt
horsepower. The maximum torque of 88 pound - feet occurs at approximately 1200 RPM.

Some Inspection can be made of the complete engine before any disassembly is started. Look
of water, gasoline or oil. check the radiator hoses, draincocks, sediment bowl, carburetor, oil
drain plugs, oil filter, oil pan and valve cover gaskets. check the oil and coolant level. Check the
air cleaner, gasoline tank, sediment bowl and fuel filter for dirt or water. Inspect the condition
of parts which deteriorate such as fan belt, wiring insulation, radiator hoses, and gaskets. Any
defects should be noted at this time.

The engine may be removed from the rest of the tractor by following the steps listed below.
Drain water and oil. Observe the condition of the oil for tell- tale trace of engine bearing
failure. If there is any evidence of failure, save a sample of the oil for future reference. Place a
jack under the engine or use a chain fall and take the weight off the front wheels. Remove the
hood, battery, and gasoline tank. Disconnect the radiator hoses and upper radiator support
rod from the engine and remove the radiator. Disconnect rear end of the rods and drag links.

Remove four bolts attaching front axle support to engine and roll the complete front-end
assembly forward, see Fig.1. Remove the starting motor, wires from coil and generator, air
cleaner tube, exhaust pipe, choke rod and U-bolt from the throttle torque rod.

Note: if engine is to be mounted on K. R. Wilson engine stand, the jack may be placed under
the transmission case and after the front wheels are removed, the front end of the tractor may
be raised and the engine bolted to the stand without the use of a chain fall, see Fig.3. To bolt
the engine to the stand attach stand at a starter hole and front left axle support mounting
flange.

Note : In the case of the TE-20 , the hood support rod must be removed from the fuel tank
before the radiator hoses are removed, and the struts holding the front axle support to the
transmission case, see Fig.2, must be removed before the front end assembly can be wheeled
away from the tractor.

CYLINDER HEAD

the Valve in head type cylinder head is a grey iron casting which contains the valves, the
combustion chambers and the valve coolant passages.

REMOVAL

The following steps are recommended for removing the cylinder head assembly.

1. Drain radiator and disconnect upper radiator hose and radiator support rod from the head

2. Removed Battery, disconnect fuel line from fuel filter and remove fuel tank.

3. Detach governor compensator spring link from governor linkage rocker and loosen U-bolt.

4. Loosen throttle rod clamp, remove the throttle control rod ball joint from throttle control
plate and withdraw throttle control rod.

5. Detach wires from spark plugs.

6. Detach exhaust pipe and carburetor from manifold.

7.Remove cylinder head cover and four studs securing rocker arm to head.

8. Remove thirteen nuts and rocker arm shaft assembly. The cylinder head, valves and
manifold may now be lifted from the engine block as an assembly, see Figure 4.

Inspection

All the removable parts, such as the valves and manifold, should be disassembled from the
head and the entire head thoroughly cleaned witch a wire brush and cleaning solvent to
remove all grease, dirt and carbon. The head should then be carefully inspected for any cracks
or warpage. Place a straightedge along the cleaned gasket surfaces and check for warping with
a thickness gauge. If the head is warped as much as 0.020 in. over its length, it must be
replaced or reground.

The valve guides and seats should be checked as will be outlined later.

MODEL DIFFERENCE

On TO-20 Tractor engines before Serial Number Z-120-158787, the cylinder head cover is not
recessed for the nuts that hold it down. On these tractors the rocker arm studs which project
through the cover are longer than on more recent tractors. The later type of cylinder head
cover witch the recessed bolt holes and the removable vent tube may be used on the older
tractors provided the short studs are also used. The same head may be on the TO-20 or TE-20
tractors but the TO-30 head cannot be used on the TO-20 o TE-20.

INSTALLATION
Blow out the valve ports and other parts of the head thoroughly with compressed air to
remove all traces of grindings and abrasive.

Lubricate the valve stems liberally with heavy machine oil (SAE 30 or 40) and install them in
the guides. Install the valve springs with the dampening coil toward the head. Inspect the
retainers, locks and caps and replace any that show signs of damage or wear. Install all new oil
guard gaskets on the intake valves.

It is a good idea to check the entire valve reconditioning job by setting the head upside down
and filling the cylinder domes witch gasoline. If, after the head has remained in this position for
a few minutes, no sign of gasoline leakage through the valves can be detected, the valve job
has been done satisfactorily.

Thoroughly clean the mating surface of the block and head. Choose the proper head gasket (TE
and early TO models had no water by-pass hole in the front end of the gasket.

Late TO-20 and all TO-30 models have the hole. gaskets witch the hole may be used on any
model tractor and gaskets without a by-pass hole can easily be punched to have an opening for
the by- pass hole, see Fig.5.

NEVER install a gasket without taking special pains to see that this water opening is not sealed
shut. coat the gasket on both sides with a commercial sealing compound. If no compound is
available, cup grease may be used.

Tighten the head nuts in the proper sequence, see Fig.6 , from the center out and use a torque
wrench for final tightening to 70-75 pound-feet. Tightening the nuts in wrong sequence on a
dry gasket may result in a cracked cylinder head. Tightening the bolts too tight may distort the
head or block, ruining the precision valve job you have just finished.

VALVE TRAIN

The valve train of the Continental Engine consists of an intake and Exhaus valve assembly for
each Cylinder, rocker arms for each valve, a rocker arms for each valve, a rocker arm shft
mounted in four supports, push rod and tappets for each support and valve, see Fig.7.

The function of the valve train is to control the flow of fuel mixture to the cylinders to prevent
its escape during the compression and burning cycles and to permit its escape after it is
burned.

The importance of a properly functioning valve train cannot be over-emphasized. Valve failures
are expensive, especially if they come at a time when the tractor is urgently needed to plant or
harvest the crop from which the farmer makes his living. In the modern high compression
engine which powers the Ferguson tractor,terrific demands are placed on the valves. the chief
reason for loss of power and performance and for wasted fuel and oil is faulty valve action. It
is, therefore imperative that the valves be serviced whenever a compression test or any erratic
action indicates that they may not be in peak operating condition. It is a good plan to adopt
regular intervals for the servicing of valves but these intervals depend upon operating
conditions and it is impossible to make specific recommendations. In general, the valves
should be recontioned wheneverthe engine is disassembled for the installation of new rings.
Certainly, the should be removed and check whenever the head is removed.

DISASSEMBLY

Following is a recommended procedure for servicing the valves in the Continental engines.
Remove the cylinder head as descrbed on page 3. Remove the valves from rhe head using a
suitable valve spring compressor, see Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 As each valve is removed from the head ,
it should be placed in a rack in such a manner that it can be reinstalled in the same position.

Clean carbon from the head block thorouhly, preferably with a motor driven wire brush, see
Fig.10 and then with a solvent. After cleaning, remove all loose carbon particles and foreign
material with compressed air. The valve guides should be cleaned witch a valve guide cleaner,
see Fig. 11, and cheched with a light to be sure they are bright. A bright bumished surface will
retard carbon formation in the finisihed job. Clean the valves in a solvent and then with a fine
wire brush, see Fig.12. Do not use sandpaper as it may scratch the valves and cause them to
stick or fail when they are returned to service.