Repowering a Tractor

Minn. Norske · Sep 18, 2008

I have a W D Alis that I am thinking about repowering! Any ideas on this would be great!

Thanks Minn Norske

rrlund · Sep 18, 2008

There was one on TV once that had a 283 Chevy V8 in it. It was rigged with a welder and generator. Pretty handy outfit.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 18, 2008

I was too little to remember details, but I remember a tractor with 6 small block V-8 chevy engines at a tractor pull. Guess you could say it was repowered.

davpal · Sep 18, 2008

Find a Deutz air cooled 4 cylinder diesel and stuff in there. They run great and are very good on fuel. Wouldn't even need your radiator.

Mark · Sep 18, 2008

You can come up all sorts of ideas...but consider this:

You want an engine that makes it power at lower RPMs. Most any engine can be altered with a different cam to make low end power. But a starting place is a long stroke engine. Diesels are great, but probably pricey. A common engine that I would consider is the Ford 300 six or an old Chevy 292 six. The Dodge 225 slant six is tough as nails...but not the power maker the other two, are. But any of these are way beyond the original 4 cylinder. Personally, I wouldn"t waste my time or money. But, if you have plenty of both, recam one of the big sixes for low end torque and go for it.

moonlite 37 · Sep 18, 2008

If you are planning to use it for work, you should not even consider using any kind of truck or auto engine. The Allis Chalmers original engine is one of the best and is the best part of a WD. You may want to consider installing a WD 45 crankshaft. If you want to make a parade tractor or a puller anything is a good idea.

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