Shibaura LEM853

Shibaura LEM853The Shibaura LEM853 is a 1,429 cc (87.2 cu·in) straight-three, liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated diesel engine manufactured by Shibaura.

A 85.0 mm (3.35 in) cylinder bore and 84.0 mm (3.31 in) piston stroke give the LEM853 diesel engine a total of 1,429 cc (87.2 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 LEM853 diesel engine produced 30.5 PS (22.4 KW; 30.0 HP) at 2,800 rpm of gross horsepower.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • LEM – Engine series
  • 85 – 85.0 mm of cylinder bore
  • 3 – Three cylinders

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine code LEM853
Layout Straight-3, vertical diesel engine
Fuel type Diesel fuel No.2-D
Production
Displacement 1.4 L, 1,429 cm3 (87.2 cu in)
Max. Horsepower (gross) 30.5 PS (22.4 KW; 30.0 HP) at 2,800 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 1-2-3

Cylinder block

Cylinder block
Compression ratio: 21.0:1
Cylinder bore: 85.0 mm (3.35 in)
Piston stroke: 84.0 mm (3.31 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): 2 / 1

Cylinder head

Cylinder head
Valve Arrangement:
Valves: 6 (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: 45.0-50.0 Nm (4.6-5.1 kgf·m; 33.2-36.9 ft·lb)
Main bearing holders: 71.0-81.0 Nm (7.2-8.3 kgf·m; 52.4-59.8 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 (5-6 kgf·m; 36.2-43.5 ft·lb)
Flywheel: 56.0-69.0 Nm (5.7-7.0 kgf·m; 41.3-50.9 ft·lb)
Cylinder head: Large nuts: 150.0-155.0 Nm (15.3-15.8 kgf·m; 110.7-114.4 ft·lb)
Small nuts: 58.0-62.0 Nm (5.9-6.3 kgf·m; 42.8-45.8 ft·lb)

Maintenance data

Engine speed
Governed speed Low Idle: 750-850 rpm
High Idle: 2,900-2,950 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 26-27° BTDC
Oil system
Recommended engine oil CD or CE
SAE Viscosity Number SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
Engine oil capacity 5.5 liters (5.8 US.qts, 4.8 Imp. qts)
Electrical system
Alternator: 12V
Volts: 12V
Ground polarity: Negative

Applications

The Shibaura LEM853 engine is used on the following tractors

Model Years Produced
Ford 1900 1979-1983
Shibaura SE3040
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