Over the past few months, I've read probably hundreds of posts about how to build an H Farmall to pull, from mild to "Something Wilder" (forgive me, ChadS...couldn't resist!). What I want to do is to build something that will look nearly stock, but won't cost an arm and a leg to maintain after I build it; something that I can pull a 5 or 6 foot rotary mower ("bush hog," but not necessarily their brand) without overheating all the time or worrying about blowing it up.I understand basic engine building theory; I grew up working in a Farmall garage, although I mostly worked on the parts department side unless they needed another pair of hands in the garage. I know that, if you want to build low-end torque, long stroke is the key. I also understand that reducing friction improves efficiency, and that sometimes increasing the stroke requires clearancing the block, cam, and other items. So I guess what I'm saying is...I need to know who YOU recommend as a source for stroker cranks for an H (contact information, too, please;) high-lift rocker arms (whether or not they're needle bearing and roller tip, I still would like to know whyere to get them, and what ratios they are, vs, stock), and whatever tech info on pistons/rods/pin bushings you can offer. Am I asking too much? I dunno. I just want a useable H, but one that I can take to the local county fair tractor pull and not be ashamed of what it does there. I'm not wanting to go pro as a puller, and I'm not wanting to just stay pure stock, either. I guess what I'm saying is, I want to do to MY Farmall H what dad and grand-dad used to do for their customers, back when M&W made all the "good stuff" for the Farmalls. These guys could farm all week, then come to the fair and pull on Saturday and go home proud, win or lose, because they made a good showing. So...anybody willing to share some sources? Or am I asking for something crazy here? And I don't care if you pull red, green, orange, yellow, or whatever, as long as you tell me some reliable suppliers to work with (I've heard about Denny's, even long before I ever came to this website). Thanks in advance for any help.
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