Sparex Ferguson TEA20 # 25 Fitting the Cylinder Head

In part 25 of our series I fit the cylinder head and tension it down to 65 ft/ lb.
Here is a link to the Kangaroo Stew where I bought it and got it running.
• Kangaroo Stew # 165 I ...
Some of the links I talk of in the introduction are below.
Queensland Tractor Spares Web Site:
www.queensland...
Queensland Tractor Spares Ferguson Parts Category Short Cut:
www.queensland...
Queensland Tractor Spares Technical Tab:
www.queensland...
Queensland Tractor Spares Downloadable Sparex Catalog Tab:
www.queensland...
Sparex Australia Web Site:
au.sparex.com/

[@jeffsmith380]

Thanks Lance. You just showed me where that plate goes (Centre cylinder head bolt). I have been scouring manuals and parts list and never a mention of that plate or where it fits :-(

[@BundyBearsShed]

Glad I could help, Im not even sure what it does, someone will know hopefully

[@georgeclarkeandtherocksmit3510]

@@BundyBearsShed Hi Lance. I'm putting a '53 engine back togther and I'm intrigued by that little plate that goes on the entre cylinder head bolt. I can't seem to find the plate in th box of bits that came with my engine, so any idea what it does and if its important? It doesn't look complictaed ...if you could post a picture its got to be an easy thing to make up?

[@anthonytate2988]

I got the same twitchy bum watching you than when I do my own head torque 😂

[@BundyBearsShed]

lol.

[@Peter-Southern-Victoria-Aust]

I know a bloke who has a red Ferguson 35 petrol which is the bigger engine than the TEA 20 and he had a cylinder head problem so he decided to get the whole engine overhauled as it was using oil etc and the mechanic put a Engine rebuild kit in it, he told me he could not believe the increase in the power after he had it done, so he decided to have it resprayed, you should also notice a difference when you do this one, you'll have to rename it, didn't you call this one Smokey?

[@BundyBearsShed]

Yes we did early on, this old tractor should run very nicely once done.

[@ronniereece8752]

there is a brass tube that goes in the head round at one end and square at the other end is it need to be there

[@BundyBearsShed]

Yes it controls the water flow.

[@martinblenstrup366]

Hey great videos you make 👍 Do you need new studs ? Or can you use the old ones. What are the tension?

[@BundyBearsShed]

If the old ones are in good order you can use them without worry. Check the manual for the correct tensions.

[@popkinson]

Hi Lance. Would I be right in thinking that if the head is removed and valves etc renewed then the head should drop back on without affecting timing at all. Great video as always.

[@BundyBearsShed]

That is correct

[@ryno8547]

Looking well lance what’s that plate for on head mine haven’t go it love from 🇬🇧

[@BundyBearsShed]

Im not really sure to tell you the truth. I cant really see a good reason for it

[@richardfranklin301]

Im just replacing my head gasket now, mine doesnt have it either and its been running around for years. Does anyone know what its for?

[@bonnydog1959]

Hi Lance how many hours would you normally run an engine before pulling the head down again.

[@BundyBearsShed]

I usually do just a few hours to make sure it gets up to operating temperature, something like a days work would be fine.

[@waynemurphy7394]

I have a 1955 Ford 950 row crop tractor that I am rebuilding . Do you recommend using a head gasket sealer on the head ? If so what type ?

[@BundyBearsShed]

I always use Hylomar with copper gaskets but nothing on the more modern type gaskets.

[@waynemurphy7394]

@@BundyBearsShed Thank you !

[@andrewphillips9798]

Hi Lance, I've just overhauled my international B275 engine and was wondering if you recommended re torquing the head bolts after it has been run up to temperature. If so, do you re torque it hot or after it has folded again? Thanks, Andy

[@BundyBearsShed]

Yes, absolutely, cold is fine but if it has a copper head gasket do it for sure.

[@andrewphillips9798]

@@BundyBearsShed yes it is s copper head gasket, so I've already run it up to temperature so I'll torque it up again cold at the weekend. Thanks Lance👍

[@dansshed6838]

what purpose does the little plate serve mate? mine didnt have one

[@BundyBearsShed]

I have never been sure, I thought it may have been for oil drain but I dont really know.

[@johnbrooks965]

can you use lock tight on the nuts as well as the studs that are in the block? or do the nuts have to be oil instead?

[@BundyBearsShed]

Oil so you can re tension after an initial run and a re tension after it gets to full operating temperature.

[@johnbrooks965]

@@BundyBearsShed thanks

[@ahuman6825]

Shit! Forgot the cam followers! (He said after torquing last head bolt!)

[@BundyBearsShed]

lol it has been done before for sure.

[@alpharaptor7510]

Which way does the copper gasket go

[@BundyBearsShed]

I cant remember but the rocker oil hole will only line up in one position.

[@alpharaptor7510]

@@BundyBearsShed ok cool thank you