Repowers

DeltaRed · Feb 2, 2014

We hear from time to time about tractor repowers.My reversed F12 loader has a 4 cyl flathead Jeep.I am working on a 'hot rod' F12.Repowered with a 2.8L v6 from a BroncoII. This month's Red power mag has an M with a 392 IH V8.You hear about Detroits,Cummins,misc V8s,others installed.What kind of 'repowers do you guys have? Steve

skip33652 · Feb 2, 2014

International td15 150 repowered w 220 cummins

the tractor vet · Feb 2, 2014

Couple V8's a BT 3.9 cummins BT 5.9 cummins and a 8.3 cummins

DeltaRed · Feb 2, 2014

What did you put them in ???

Janicholson · Feb 2, 2014

Built and have a 1957 Austin Healy Sprite with Toyota Corolla 3TC 1800 Hemi,and 4sp trans. All toyo wiring and electrical (the Prince of Darkness was Banished). I have had a 67 Chevy Caprice Wagon on a IH 1ton PU 4X4 chassis with a 390 FoMoCo engine, FMX auto trans. (It was sold before I moved to California and still operates in AZ.)
A 1966 VW microbus with a Jaguar 3.8L DOHC engine in the middle.
Another more practical VW microbus with a Opal 1.9L OHC with a Dagenheim 4sp and a ford 3sp transes in a row. 13sp forward and 7 in reverse.
A 1958 Ford Vannette with a 302 Mustang and auto trans.
A schwin medium weight bicycle with a Maytag.
(I gotta Stop)
Jim

Dick2 · Feb 2, 2014

One thing to consider on any repower of tractors or trucks is the engine weight, especially if the original unit does not have power steering.

Neighbor took out the small 6-cylinder engine and put a big V-8 in an old Studebaker pickup. He could hardly turn the steering wheel with all that extra weight on the front axle. He drove it home real, real slow 7 miles away, parked it and never drove it again.

Jon Hagen · Feb 2, 2014

Oliver 1950T and 2150 repowered with propane burning 454 Chevys. I They were my main farm tractors for many years. Still have and occasionly use them. Also a reversed super WD9 with rearend loader, powered with a 305 chevy running on gas. My main loader tractor for the last 20 years.

Gene Dotson · Feb 2, 2014

How about my Yamaha golf cart with 18 HP briggs V-Twin?

Gene

Yeah, it is a tractor. Use it to pull trailers and log splitter and haul chain saws and equipment.

PJH · Feb 2, 2014

Not a tractor, but when I was young and (more) foolish, I put a 401 Buick engine and transmission in a 55 Chevy pickup. Lots of bugs to work out, and to be truthful, not a good swap. I wasn't good at shortening driveshafts - limited tools - did have access to a welder, but all cutting was done with a hacksaw and bench grinder. Never was able to totally eliminate the driveline vibration. I "think" I could do a better job today. I finally found a nice 327 and put in it - shoulda been my first choice, but the 401 was available.

I like your reversed loader tractor. Never get tired of seeing pics of it.

onefarmer · Feb 2, 2014

I put a 10hp diesel engine in my Yamaha golf cart.

Tech 7 · Feb 2, 2014

There was a neighbour a lot of years ago that managed to fit a 327 in his Chevy Vega. On a more practical note another neighbour had a MH 55 with a 3-53 Detroit in it.

mab570diesel · Feb 2, 2014

shaking my head on those poor olivers

showcrop · Feb 2, 2014

My buddy has an Oliford 70. It has the 300 six

Anonymous-0 · Feb 2, 2014

neighbor would repower his 59 chevy4 door with the same 327 that he ran in his 60 impala convertible the summer before ,,he swapped the motor 4 times , and I helped ,,.

1030 TOM · Feb 2, 2014

656 ih utility with a 5.9 cummins a beast , had it at rantoul couple yr ago

jm. · Feb 2, 2014

We can do a 3.9 cummins in to an IH scout in about two days. Have done several that worked out well.

RayP(MI) · Feb 2, 2014

I got an 18hp Briggs Vabgard V-Twin in a JD 140 garden tractor. Very workable swap.

JMS/.MN · Feb 2, 2014

855 Cummins into 2470 Case 4WD.

Wheat Farmer · Feb 2, 2014

I gave a friend a IHC MD. I think he is going to put peddles in it. Ha Ha.

GLB in KS · Feb 2, 2014

I've never had the time or ability to do an engine swap, but I own the F-12 my dad installed a Chrysler flat head 6 in when I was just a toddler.

JHH · Feb 2, 2014

We put a 1972 Subaru engine in a 123 Cub Cadet.

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