Anyone Heavy Used An 8N 6 Cylinder Tractor.

[chris401]

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

[MeanGene]

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

[Leny Mason]

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

[62Falcon390]

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..

[Heo]

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

[chris401]

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.

[chris401]

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.

[frnkeore]

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?