Tech Talk
Identifying Your Mazda 2.0L &
2.2L Engines
Identifying engine variations is always
a challenge to even the most seasoned parts persons. It is the job of
the engine remanufacturer to ask the
appropriate questions that will identify the
engine in an easy and timely manner.
Some remanufacturers rely on model and
serial number information alone which is a
sure way to create a world of problems.
Although this model and serial number
method is the easiest for the parts personnel it is also the least profitable for all of
the parties involved. With the cost of
freight and the low margins in the reman
and forklift businesses - every order must
be flawless in order for all parties to make
a fair profit. Believe it or not PROFIT is not
a dirty word. At All Industrial we focus on
what our customer can physically see that
will identify the correct engine variation
100% of the time. For this reason I feel
that it will be very helpful to focus several
Tech Talk articles on identifying popular
late model engine variations. The following
article will explain the easiest way to identify the different variations of the Mazda FE,
F2SA & F2SM engines and the easiest
way to differentiate between the three.
The Mazda FE and F2SA are used by
Hyster and Yale with the F2SA being the
later model. TCM also used the F2SA belt
drive but more commonly used the F2SM
chain drive which has a different style
cylinder head. The engine block of all
three engines has an FE or F2 stamped
into the corner of the deck of the block.
The problem is that once the block is
resurfaced the stampings are machined
off. The other problem is that it is hard to
find this tab on a dirty engine loaded with
accessories. The following will breakdown
each engine variation to allow for easy and
accurate identification.
Mazda FE – (2.0L Timing Belt)
• On either the black plastic dust cover or
on the inner plate behind the cam
sprocket will be casted in 2.0L
• Three crankshaft variations – shorter
stroke than the F2 (3.386”)
o Pin Type – (oldest) 1” crank nose
with an alignment dowel pin instead
of a crank key. This style crank uses
a tapered wedge that is in the crank
sprocket which has a threaded I.D.
for a special removal tool.
o Short Nose Keyed – (middle) 1”
crank nose with a crank key
o Long Nose Keyed – (late) 1.900”
crank nose which has a wedge in the
hydraulic pump drive hub
• Uses the same cylinder head as the
F2SA which will have a casting number
of: FE- 79 and/or F8 which will be directly
casted on the intake side of the head.
• The FE oil pump is located in the lower
front area of the engine and houses the
front crankshaft seal. It has four
(14mm head) oil pump bolts.
• The FE uses a belt tensioner only
Mazda F2SA – (2.2L Timing Belt)
• On either the black plastic dust cover or
on the inner plate behind the cam
sprocket will be casted in 2.2L
• Two crankshaft variations – the F2
crank shaft has the same journal sizes
with a longer stroke (3.701”) than the
FE crankshaft.
o Short Nose Keyed – (middle) 1”
crank nose with a crank key
o Long Nose Keyed – (late) 1.900”
crank nose which has a wedge in the
hydraulic pump drive hub
• Uses the same cylinder head as the FE
which will have a casting number of:
FE79 and/or F8 which will be directly
casted on the intake side of the head.
• The F2 oil pump is located in the lower
front area of the engine and houses the
front crank shaft seal. It has three
(14mm head) oil pump bolts.
• The F2 uses both a tensioner and a belt
idler
Mazda F2SM – (2.2L Timing Chain)
• This engine only has one style crankshaft whose crank nose is different than
all of the crankshafts listed above.
However, it does have the same stroke
(3.701”) as the F2SA crankshaft.
• The timing chain is enclosed inside an
aluminum front cover which extends
upwards also covering the cam gear.
• Used only by TCM
This information should be helpful in
identifying which engine you are working
on. Whether you are looking up engine
specifications or ordering a reman engine
it is good to know what you have.
If you have any questions regarding this
article or any other Tech Talk article
please feel free to give me a call @
877/303-LIFT (5438). As always, stay
tuned to future helpful Tech Talk articles!
Article Written by:
John Gelsimino Jr. of
All Industrial
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