Description

When your Ford diesel is losing power, burning oil, or just not running like it used to, you don’t always need a complete teardown. This basic in-frame kit gives you the essentials for getting that engine back to healthy compression and smooth operation without the cost and complexity of a full rebuild. It contains the core components you need—standard pistons and rings, valve grind gasket kit, and oil pan gasket—to address the most common wear issues.

What You’re Getting

Standard pistons and rings that restore proper compression and stop oil burning
Valve grind gasket set to seal everything up after valve work
Oil pan gasket to prevent leaks and keep your shop floor clean
Tru-Power quality that meets or exceeds original Ford specifications
Everything sized for 175 cubic inch diesel engines without machine work

Built for Real Farm Work

This kit works on Ford tractors equipped with the reliable 175 CID diesel engine, which powered many utility and compact tractors through the years. These engines were built for daily farm chores—loader work, cultivation, mowing, and PTO duty. When properly maintained, they’ll run for thousands of hours handling whatever you throw at them.

Made to Last

Tru-Power has been trusted by farmers for decades because they understand what it takes to handle the constant vibration and temperature cycles of tractor work. The pistons are built to handle diesel compression ratios, while the gaskets use materials that won’t fail from heat cycling between cold morning starts and hot summer shutdowns.

Installation Notes

This is a basic kit, so you’ll need to source your main and rod bearings separately if yours need replacing. The in-frame approach means you can do this work without pulling the engine, but you’ll still want to check cylinder bore condition and crankshaft journals before assembly. Take your time with ring gap settings and break-in procedures—these diesels reward careful work.