The Nissan TD27 is a 2.7 L (2,663 cc, 162.5 cu·in) straight four, water-cooled naturally aspirated diesel engine from Nissan TD family. The engine was manufactured from 1985 to 2001.
The TD27 has a cast-iron cylinder block, a cast-iron cylinder head with OHV (overhead valves) design and two valves per cylinder. The camshaft is driven from the crankshaft by the timing gear. It has a 96.0 mm (3.78 in) cylinder bore and 92.0 mm (3.62 in) piston stroke. Compression ratio rating is 21.8-22.0:1.
The TD27 engine produced from 86 PS (63 kW; 85 HP) at 4,000 rpm to 90 PS (66 kW; 88.5 HP) at 4,300 rpm of maximum horsepower and from 166 N·m (16.9 kg·m, 122.3 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm to 180 N·m (18.4 kg·m, 132.7 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm of peak torque.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- TD – Engine Family
- 27 – 2.7 Liter Displacement
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine code | TD27 |
| Layout | Straight-4, vertical |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Production | 1985-2001 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L, 2,663 cc (162.5 cu in) |
| Injection pump | Mechanical fuel injection pump |
| Power adder | none |
| Max. Horsepower | From 86 PS (63 kW; 85 HP) at 4,000 rpm to 90 PS (66 kW; 88.5 HP) at 4,300 rpm |
| Torque output | From 166 N·m (16.9 kg·m, 122.3 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm to 180 N·m (18.4 kg·m, 132.7 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Dimensions (L x H x W): | – |
| Weight | – |
Cylinder block
The Nissan TD27 motor has a cast-iron cylinder block with the five-bearings supported system. The cylinder bore is 96.0 mm (3.78 in) and the piston stroke is 92.0 mm (3.62 in). Compression ratio rating is 21.8-22.0:1.
| Cylinder block | ||
| Cylinder block alloy | Cast iron | |
| Compression ratio: | 21.8-22.0:1 | |
| Cylinder bore: | 96.0 mm (3.78 in) | |
| Piston stroke: | 92.0 mm (3.62 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
| Number of main bearings: | 5 | |
| Cylinder inner diameter: | 96.000-96.010 mm (3.7795-3.7799 in) | |
| Piston skirt diameter | 95.940-95.950 mm (3.7772-3.7776 in) | |
| Piston ring side clearance: | Top | 0.060-0.100 mm (0.0024-0.0039 in) |
| Second | 0.040-0.080 mm (0.0016-0.0031 in) | |
| Oil | 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in) | |
| Piston ring end gap: | Top | 0.300-0.450 mm (0.0118-0.0177 in) |
| Second | 0.500-0.650 mm (0.0197-0.0256 in) | |
| Oil | 0.300-0.500 mm (0.0118-0.0197 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter | 24.994-25.000 mm (0.9840-0.9843 in) | |
| Piston pin hole diameter | 27.997-28.005 mm (1.1022-1.1026 in) | |
| Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 70.907-70.920 mm (2.7916-2.7921 in) | |
| Crankpin diameter: | 56.913-56.926 mm (2.2407-2.2412 in) | |
| Crankshaft center distance: | 46.0 mm (1.81 in) | |
Cylinder head
The engine has OHV (overhead valves) design with two valves per cylinder (8 in total). The camshaft is driven from the crankshaft by a timing gear, the injection pump is also driven by a gear. Intake valves are 43.5 mm (1.71 in) in diameter, and the exhaust valves are 38.0 mm (1.49 in).
| Cylinder head | ||
| Block head alloy | Cast-iron | |
| Valve Arrangement: | OHV, gear drive | |
| Valves: | 8 (2 valves per cylinder) | |
| Valve head diameter: | INTAKE | 43.4-43.6 mm (1.7087-1.7165 in) |
| EXHAUST | 37.9-38.1 mm (1.4921-1.5000 in) | |
| Valve length: | INTAKE | 117.0 mm (4.6063 in) |
| EXHAUST | 117.0 mm (4.6063 in) | |
| Valve stem diameter: | INTAKE | 7.962-7.977 mm (0.3135-0.3141 in) |
| EXHAUST | 7.945-7.960 mm (0.3128-0.3134 in) | |
| Valve spring free length: | White: 52.04 mm (2.0488 in) Yellow: 52.3 mm (2.0591 in) | |
| Camshaft cam height: | INTAKE | 41.733 mm (1.643 in) |
| EXHAUST | 41.900 mm (1.6496 in) | |
Maintenance data
| Valve clearance (HOT) | |
| Intake valve | 0.35 mm (0.0138 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.35 mm (0.0138 in) |
| Compression pressure | |
| Standard | 30.0 kg/cm2 (29.4 bar, 427 psi) / 200 rpm |
| Minimun | 25.0 kg/cm2 (24.5 bar, 356 psi) / 200 rpm |
| Compression differential limit between cylinders | 3.0 kg/cm2 (2.9 bar, 43 psi) / 200 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Recommended engine oil | CC or CD |
| SAE Viscosity Number | For cold and warm areas: 10W-30 For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 |
| Engine oil capacity | With oil filter: 6.2 l Without oil filter: 5.5 l |
Vehicle applications
| Model | Years Produced |
| Nissan Atlas (H40) | 1986-1991 |
| Nissan Atlas (F22,F23) | 1986-2004 |
| Nissan Cedric | 1985-1987 |
| Nissan Terrano (D21) | 1986-1992 |
| Nissan Homy (E24) | 1987-1997 |
| Nissan Terrano (WD21) | 1986-1995 |
| Nissan Datsun (D21) | 1988-1996 |
| Nissan Datsun (D22) | 1997-2002 |
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