Shibaura LE892

The 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