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Buick Wide-Block 350 in McCormick W-9

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Russ Schultz

02-11-2004 20:04:22




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Hello,
I'm repowering my 1945 McCormick W-9, serial No.16661 with a 1974 Buick Wide-Block 350 cu.in. and a Turbo 400 auto transmission. I will not modify the tractor transmission, but couple the the two transmissions together. I will not need to extend the frame, as I will have enough clearance if i run and electric fan in front of the rad. the tractor will be used mainly for shows, Pulls and Parades. Has anyone done something similar to this? Comments? any other Ideas? Thanks,
Russ

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Val

02-13-2004 10:27:37




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 Re: Buick Wide-Block 350 in McCormick W-9 in reply to Russ Schultz, 02-11-2004 20:04:22  
Not quite the same but I put a 250 6 cyl. in a 44MH with a 4 speed manual transmission. Use an add on cruise control from JC Whitney for a governor. Use it for a lot of odd jobs around the farm. Worked out great. Not real efficient though.



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r4etired

02-12-2004 16:31:19




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 Re: Buick Wide-Block 350 in McCormick W-9 in reply to Russ Schultz, 02-11-2004 20:04:22  
Have done some V8 conversions in Farmalls. Make sure the Buick will set down in the cast frame far enough to line up .If they aren't perfect your in trouble. I always use IH V8's so I can use the IH clutch and starter You will probly have starter problems getting it to fit



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ShepFL

02-12-2004 09:22:55




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 Re: Buick Wide-Block 350 in McCormick W-9 in reply to Russ Schultz, 02-11-2004 20:04:22  
Not with a tractor I have not. HOWEVER, I did stuff a Buick 231 (bored over .060) with 3 spd auto tranny into a 1972 Triumph Spitfire. Molded the hood to look like the old Chevy Cowl Induction for more cooling. That thing would scream!!!

Few things to consider:
a) Where is your center of gravity - I had to relocate battery to reat to balance out the car.

b) Make sure radiator is higher than block otherwise the block will not be filled with coolant. If not consider cutting a hose and inserting a flush kit "T" to fill block. No amount of electric/thermostat fans will keep it cool. BTW used Mercedes/Benz radiator and fans from junk yard work GREAT!

c) Review your suspension components i.e. spindles to see if any "beefing" up is needed due to extra weight of the motor.

d) Review your exhaust routing? May have to buy some stock headers and "customize" them to fit.

e) Have FUN no matter how exasperating it will be at times.

PS - I still have the car but my wife calls it the "Black B_tch!" given the amount of time, energy and money it took to make it functional. Good Luck!

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JMS/MN

02-12-2004 07:30:52




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 Re: Buick Wide-Block 350 in McCormick W-9 in reply to Russ Schultz, 02-11-2004 20:04:22  
A FARMSHOW video has a similar story. Guy put V8s in a John Deere and M Farmall. Name was John Jones, Odon Machine, Odon, IN. Used an Olds 350.



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