This manual provides comprehensive information for the operation, maintenance, and repair of Massey Ferguson 4 cylinder Continental Gas Engines. With over 90 pages, it is a valuable resource for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Four Cylinder Overhead Valve Engine Specifications
How to Order Parts
Continental Overhead Valve Engine Features
SECTION II - LUBRICATION
Engine Lubricating System
Oil Filters
Oil Pump
Air Cleaner
Lubrication Recommendations
Transmission and Converter Lubrication Recommendations
SECTION III - OPERATION
Preparation of New Engine for Operation
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Operating Precautions
Cold Weather Operation
Seasonal Storage of Engine
SECTION IV - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Daily Preventive Maintenance Schedule
50-Hour Preventive Maintenance Schedule
250-Hour Preventive Maintenance Schedule
500-Hour Preventive Maintenance Schedule
SECTION V - COOLING SYSTEM
Continental Overhead Valve Cooling System
Effect of Altitude on Cooling
Anti-Freezes
Cleaning Cooling System
Testing Thermostat
Radiator Pressure Cap
Fan Belt Tension
Water Pump
SECTION VI - FUEL SYSTEM
Gravity Fuel System
Mechanical Fuel Pump
Electrical Fuel Pump
Marvel-Schebler Carburetors
Zenith Carburetors
Carburetor Chokes
Cam Gear Governor
Velocity Governors
Zenith Goy-U-Retor
SECTION VII- IGNITION
Battery - Ignition System
Ignition Coil - Distributor & Condenser
Distributor Maintenance
Spark Plugs
Distributor - Ignition Timing, with Timing Light
Ignition Timing, without Timing Light
Magneto - Ignition
Magneto Impulse Coupling
Timing Magneto to Engine
Charging Circuit 49A
SECTION VIII- ENGINE REPAIR AND OVERHAUL
Cylinder Head
Valve Guides
Valve Seat Inserts
Valves
Valve Springs
Cylinder Block
Re-Ringing
Preparing the Bores
Pistons
Piston Rings
Connecting Rods
Bearings
Crankshaft
Camshaft
Valve Tappets
Timing Gears
Crankshaft End Play
Rear Oil Seals
Oil Pumps
Flywheels and Housings
Reassembling Engine
SECTION IX - TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Starting Motor Will Not Crank Engine
Engine Will Not Start
Engine Runs Unevenly
Poor Compression
High Oil Consumption
Engine Knocks
Engine Vibration
SECTION X - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION XI - LIMITS & CLEARANCE DATA
This manual is available in .PDF format and is an essential reference for maintaining and repairing Massey Ferguson 4 cylinder Continental Gas Engines.
