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Title: Anyone Heavy Used An 8N 6 Cylinder Tractor.
Post by: chris401 on September 10, 2019, 11:20:51 AM

Anyone used the I6 or V8 conversion and had problems with over loading the PTO/transmission? Specificly running an 8' shredder?  No need to turn it over 2600 rpms. I know these are solid tractors with the 23hp Flat 4.

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=7864.0

EDIT: The specs for the 8N claim 30hp

Title: Re: Anyone Heavy Used An 8N 6 Cylinder Tractor.
Post by: MeanGene on September 10, 2019, 04:31:28 PM

I would be gentle with that Funk conversion, I have a 6-cylinder version as well- the problem being running a 100hp pickup engine thru the driveline of a 23hp tractor. Mine also has had a backhoe (and loader) attachment added, with a PTO-driven pump. I also have some spare Funk parts

Title: Re: Anyone Heavy Used An 8N 6 Cylinder Tractor.
Post by: Leny Mason on September 11, 2019, 07:48:00 AM

Helena Farm Supply In East Helena Montana Had one for sale with a six cylinder, it had a long hood it looked Cool.

Title: Re: Anyone Heavy Used An 8N 6 Cylinder Tractor.
Post by: 62Falcon390 on September 11, 2019, 05:27:39 PM

I thought of getting the flathead swap kit for my '49 8N,, but the price tag kinda stopped me.. my stock engine works great so will decide when it goes out..

Title: Re: Anyone Heavy Used An 8N 6 Cylinder Tractor.
Post by: Heo on September 11, 2019, 06:33:04 PM

Here is one in Norway with a V12 and snowblower. It is a Ferguson
But its esential the same tractor as the Ford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DufDEySHPnk

Title: Re: Anyone Heavy Used An 8N 6 Cylinder Tractor.
Post by: chris401 on September 12, 2019, 11:16:08 PM

Quote from: MeanGene on September 10, 2019, 04:31:28 PM

I would be gentle with that Funk conversion, I have a 6-cylinder version as well- the problem being running a 100hp pickup engine thru the driveline of a 23hp tractor. Mine also has had a backhoe (and loader) attachment added, with a PTO-driven pump. I also have some spare Funk parts

Reverse is a little high and not having a live PTO takes some getting used to but I am pleased so far. The added weight of the blade, engine and extra length make it a lot more stable than I anticipated.

Title: Re: Anyone Heavy Used An 8N 6 Cylinder Tractor.
Post by: chris401 on October 23, 2019, 07:41:56 PM

Quote from: MeanGene on September 10, 2019, 04:31:28 PM

I would be gentle with that Funk conversion, I have a 6-cylinder version as well- the problem being running a 100hp pickup engine thru the driveline of a 23hp tractor. Mine also has had a backhoe (and loader) attachment added, with a PTO-driven pump. I also have some spare Funk parts

I sent you a PM.

Title: Re: Anyone Heavy Used An 8N 6 Cylinder Tractor.
Post by: frnkeore on October 24, 2019, 01:46:09 PM

I have six Ford '55-'59, both 600 & 800 series tractors, I would like to convert one of them to a 302. Does anyone know of a conversion kit or just a transmission adapter?