Basic In-Frame Overhaul Kit for International Harvester 358 CID Diesel Engine

Description

When your IH tractor starts burning oil, losing compression, or just doesn’t have the power it used to, you’re probably looking at cylinder wear and tired pistons. An in-frame rebuild can bring that 358 cubic inch six-cylinder diesel back to life without the expense of a complete teardown. This basic in-frame kit gives you the core components to refresh your engine’s power plant while keeping costs reasonable.

What You’re Getting

• Complete set of sleeves and sleeve seals to restore proper cylinder dimensions
• New pistons and rings designed for the cupped-head configuration your engine needs
• Wrist pins and retainers that handle the loads these diesel engines put out
• Valve-grind gasket set and oil pan gasket to seal everything up tight
• Everything sized for the standard 3-7/8 inch bore these engines came with

Built for Real Farm Work

This kit fits the workhorse tractors that built modern farming—the 786, 826, and 886 series, plus the bigger 3088 and 3288 machines. Whether you’re running a grain operation, cattle ranch, or mixed farming, these tractors handled everything from heavy tillage to harvest work. The 358 cubic inch diesel was known for pulling hard and running long days, and this rebuild kit helps you get back to that reliable performance.

Made to Last

Tru Power has been building engine kits for farmers who can’t afford downtime. The sleeves are manufactured to handle the thermal cycling from cold morning starts to full-load field work, while the pistons and rings are built to maintain compression under the constant pressure of diesel combustion. Quality materials and precise manufacturing ensure this rebuild will serve you for years to come.

Good to Know

This is an in-frame job, so you won’t need to pull the engine from the tractor. You’ll still want to have the cylinders checked and honed as needed, and consider updating the water pump and injectors while you’re in there. Most mechanics recommend checking the crankshaft journals and main bearings too—if they need attention, you’ll want to step up to a complete overhaul kit.