1954 Ferguson TEA20 # 15 Fitting the Liners for good (Step by Step Guide)

Learn the professional process for fitting Ferguson TEA20 cylinder liners during a Standard Motor Company engine rebuild. In this video, presenter Lance demonstrates the final installation of wet liners using anaerobic sealant (like Loctite 515) and aluminum liner shims to ensure a leak-free engine block. If you want to prevent coolant from entering your oil pan, understanding the correct way to seal and clamp these liners is a vital step in your tractor restoration. In Part 15 of our Ferguson TEA20 overhaul, we move from test-fitting to the permanent installation of the cylinder liners. Lance walks through the critical cleaning procedures required before applying a high-quality anaerobic sealant to the block's seating surface. We discuss using cost-effective alternatives to Loctite 515 and the technique for applying an even coat around the liner seals to ensure 100% protection against leaks. The video also covers a crucial "lessons learned" moment regarding clamping. Lance demonstrates an improved method using fiber washers to protect the liners while applying the necessary downward pressure to hold them in place. We re-verify the liner protrusion (height above the block) one last time to confirm we are within the factory spec of .002" to .008". Finally, Lance provides a stern warning: never rotate the engine with pistons installed unless the liners are securely clamped, or you risk unseating them and ruining your seals. Products used in this video can be purchased from Queensland Tractor Spares Web Site: https://www.queenslandtractorspares.c... Channel Markers 0:18 Final Cleaning and Preparation for Installation 0:41 Choosing and Applying Anaerobic Sealant (Loctite 515) 1:40 Installing the First Liner into the Block 3:13 Applying Sealant to the Second Liner 4:15 The Importance of Proper Clamping Alignment 5:40 Using Fiber Washers to Protect the Liner Top 8:44 Final Clamping: Securing All Four Liners 10:07 Final Measurement Check: Verifying Protrusion 13:31 Why Even Height Across All Liners is Essential 14:15 Safety Warning: Rotating the Engine During Rebuild 15:20 Preparing for the Next Step: Piston Installation