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Supersession History
Part Details
- OEM Number
- 738 918 M1
- Part Name
- Gasket, Water Pump (2)
- Qty per Tractor
- 1
- Assembly
- ENGINE — FILTRATION
- System
- engine
- Notes
- Water pump gasket (alt). Source: Jensales MF 290 Parts Book (form 651 475 M91) page 19. needs_verification=true.
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Specs & Torques
Factory specs for the engine on the MF 290from a service manual covering this part's assembly.
| Fastener / Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
Valve clearance, intake (hot), A4.236 diesel Cold spec 0.30 mm. MF 255/265/270/275/290 diesel. | 0.25 mm |
Valve clearance, exhaust (hot), A4.236 diesel Cold spec 0.30 mm. | 0.25 mm |
Valve face angle (diesel) All Perkins diesel engines. | 45 ° |
Valve seat angle (diesel) | 45 ° |
Low idle speed (all) | 725–775 rpm |
High idle no-load (diesel) | 2185 rpm |
Rated full-load speed | 2000 rpm |
Crankshaft main journal diameter (AG4.212/A4.236/AG4.236) 2.9985-2.9990 in. AD4.203 spec is 69.81-69.82 mm. | 76.162–76.175 mm |
Main bearing clearance (A4.236) | 0.05–0.10 mm |
Crankpin diameter (AG4.212/A4.236/AG4.236) 2.4990-2.4995 in. | 63.475–63.487 mm |
Crankpin bearing clearance AG4.212/A4.236/AG4.236 — 0.064-0.102 mm for AD4.203. | 0.038–0.076 mm |
Crankshaft end play 0.10-0.38 mm for A4.236. | 0.05–0.38 mm |
Service Procedures
R&R and adjustment procedures for the engine on the MF 290.
Engine R&R — A4.236/A4.248 diesel (paragraph 75)
Tractor split required. Drain coolant + oil. Disconnect injection lines + harness.
Cylinder head reseal — diesel
Step-torque head bolts: 8 N-m → 16 N-m → 33 N-m. New head gasket. Valve clearance after warmup.
Connecting rod bearing replacement
Rod cap screws 100-108 N-m (74-80 ft-lbs). Bearing clearance 0.038-0.076 mm.
Main bearing service
Cap bolts 235 N-m (175 ft-lbs). Crank end play 0.05-0.38 mm.
Engine balancer R&R
Mounting cap screws 95 N-m (70 ft-lbs). Pressure-fed oil through balancer frame.
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Data last verified April 2026. Sources: Massey Ferguson parts books, manufacturer catalogs, community submissions.