Shibaura LE892

Shibaura LE892The Shibaura LE892 is a 1,272 cc (77.7 cu·in) straight-two, water-cooled, naturally aspirated diesel engine manufactured by Shibaura.

A 90.0 mm (3.54 in) cylinder bore and 100.0 mm (3.94 in) piston stroke give the LE892 diesel engine a total of 1,272 cc (77.7 cu·in) of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 21.0:1.

This engine is equipped with glow plugs and oil bath type air cleaner.

The Shibaura LE892 diesel engine produced 25.3 PS (18.6 KW; 25.0 HP) at 2,500 rpm of gross horsepower.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • LE – Engine series
  • 89 – 90.0 mm of cylinder bore
  • 2 – Two cylinders

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine code LE892
Layout Straight-2, vertical diesel engine
Fuel type Diesel fuel
Production
Displacement 1.3 L, 1,272 cm3 (77.7 cu in)
Max. Horsepower (gross) 25.3 PS (18.6 KW; 25.0 HP) at 2,500 rpm
Torque output
Injection type Indirect injection
Cooling system Liquid-cooled
Fuel system Fuel injection pump
Starting system Electric starting
Starting support device Glow plug in combustion chamber
Power adder None
Firing order 2-1

Cylinder block

Cylinder block
Compression ratio: 21.0:1
Cylinder bore: 90.0 mm (3.54 in)
Piston stroke: 100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): 2 / 1

Cylinder head

Cylinder head
Valve Arrangement:
Valves: 4 (2 valves per cylinder)
Valve seat angle: INTAKE 45°
EXHAUST 45°
Valve face angle: INTAKE 45°
EXHAUST 45°

Tightening torque

Tightening torque specs
Connecting rod caps: 80.0-85.0 Nm (8.2-8.7 kgf·m; 59-62.7 ft·lb)
Crankshaft rear plate: 46.0-54.0 Nm (4.7-5.5 kgf·m; 33.9-39.9 ft·lb)
Crankshaft pulley: 49.0-59.0 Nm (5.0-6.0 kgf·m; 36.2-43.5 ft·lb)
Flywheel: 343.0-441.0 Nm (35-45 kgf·m; 253.1-325.5 ft·lb)
Cylinder head: 150.0-155.0 Nm (15.3-15.8 kgf·m; 110.7-114.4 ft·lb))

Maintenance data

Engine speed
Governed speed Low Idle: 750-850 rpm
High Idle: 2,600-2,650 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
Exhaust valve 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
Injector opening pressure
Standard 11,760 kPa (1705 psi)
Injection timing
Standard 20-22° BTDC
Oil system
Recommended engine oil CD or CE
SAE Viscosity Number SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
Engine oil capacity 4.5 liters (4.8 US.qts, 4.0 Imp. qts) or
5.0 liters (5.3 US.qts, 4.4 Imp. qts)
Electrical system
Volts: 12V
Ground polarity: Negative

Applications

The Shibaura LE892 engine is used on the following tractors

Model Years Produced
Ford 1000 1973-1976
Ford 1600 1976-1979
Ford 1700 1979-1982
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