Description
When your Ford Dexta starts showing signs of wear—maybe it’s burning oil, lacking power, or you’re seeing excessive blowby—it’s time to give that hardworking Perkins 3-cylinder engine some attention. This complete sleeve and piston kit gets your compact tractor back to running like it should, with the kind of power and efficiency these little workhorses were known for.
What You’re Getting
- Complete sleeves, pistons, rings, pins, and retainers all in one kit for a proper rebuild
- Engineered to match original specifications for both 144 CID and 152 CID Perkins engines
- Quality components that handle the constant load cycles these utility tractors see
- Everything needed for the bottom end rebuild without hunting for individual parts
Built for Real Farm Work
The Ford Dexta was Ford’s compact utility tractor designed for smaller farms and tight spaces where bigger machines couldn’t go. Whether you’re running a loader, mowing orchards, or working around barns, these 3-cylinder Perkins diesels were built to run all day on minimal fuel while delivering steady hydraulic flow for implements.
Made to Last
These components are manufactured to handle the demands of diesel operation—high compression ratios, constant temperature cycling, and the vibration that comes with 3-cylinder engines. The sleeves provide proper cylinder wall thickness while the piston and ring package maintains compression and keeps oil where it belongs.
Good to Know
This is a major rebuild job that requires pulling the engine or at least removing the head and oil pan. You’ll want to have the block checked for straightness and the crankshaft inspected while you’re this deep into things. Most rebuilders also replace the main and rod bearings at the same time since you’re already there.
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