how much power will oliver 88 handle

johndeeregreg · May 2, 2017

wondering if any one knows how much power an Oliver 77 88 or super 77 or super 88 rear end could handle? just got a wild hair of putting a deere 404
out of a combine in one and wonder if rear end would handle 150 to 200 hp? also any one have any idea if this would be possible with out a lot of
screwing around or if it would fit in the frame? i know i would have to fab mounts but what about the clutch and drive shaft not sure what would work
there, also looking at the radiator in dads 77 it would be a struggle to keep it cool i think.

any thoughts ideas or others are welcome

supermpuller · May 2, 2017

A JD 404 isn't a good choice, there are many big cu. Olivers that would handle it with ease.

mmfan55 · May 2, 2017

Know of several 88 series running 500 plus cubic inches. Biggest problem I am aware of is breaking 5 th gear.

535353m · May 2, 2017

the problem with any older chassis is weak cast gears,solution is another box between engine and tranny,or never,ever never use all the power,-- torque the new engine makes,many guys out east run 6 - 7 hundred hp thru this type tractor with little trouble,I have pulled with some guys that broke their gears by lugging down at the end.And a car engine does not have the torque rise a well built tractor engine does,torque is what breaks stuff.I have an 88 that is very capable and not had any problems,--yet,knocking on wood here. Jumping and jerking is a problem.Just saying, a lot of 600 ci Olivers,M's and others work well,just be sensible.Look at the 800 engine put in MM's they seldom break.

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