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John T
01-06-2003 08:15:38
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Re: JD B - - - Needs More Power!!! in reply to 52BMAN, 01-06-2003 07:07:21
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Hey B Man, As the old sayign goes, theres no substitute for Cubic Inches, but a modified block aint cheap and requires the appropriate bigger pistons. Likewise, if you get into stroking (if even possible on that tractor) to add cubic inches, again very costly. Another way to add HP is raising the compression, which might be a little less costly from higher domed type pistons or head modifications. Custom cam grinding can help get a litle more fuel in and exhaust out more efficiently. Theres not much use or need to talk about additional carb work until you run more cubes that requires and can handle added fuel, and, likewise, an after market ignition probably isnt needed unless you run exotic fuels or very high compression. The B is so light, even if you up the HP 25%, two bottom plows at good depth in hard clay, would bust its little rear. Im not sure if youre attached to that B, but for the money necessary to make her be a serious half way small plowing tractor, puchase of an old run of the mill A with 2 14 inch plows behind her might be more cost efective. Bottom line, Cubic Inches (bore, stroke etc) Higher Compression (domed pistons, head work etc), more RPM, more fuel (carb modifications) and a hotter ignition (if needed) is the answer dependign on the money youre willing to spend. Good Luck, Ol John T nordhoff in Indiana
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