I've Been Disabled Since 2000, Then in 2011 Classed as Retired
Model Year: 1956
I had traded my tired 9n in on a 1956 640 to upgrade to more power & better hydraulics. It needed much TLC at the time. Had the steering box repair, & a Sherman Hi/Lo installed at the same time. Then I did all tin repairs/replacements, plus new paint . In 2001 I found & bought a badly deteriated 1952 8n Funk conversion. Hauled it home & started tear down & evaluations. First on agenda was tearing the engine down, then taking it to a machine shop for evaluation & machining. Picked up newly machined (.060) block , head, & everything else at machine shop. Started locating parts & ordering immediately. $2,500.00 later, I had the engine completely rebuilt & ready for install. Next I installed a Sherman Hi/Lo ahead of the original 4 spd. After completeing hyd. oil removal & cleaning out transmission & rear end, the all new hydr oil install, found a large crack in bottom of 4 spd trans. Located a clean empty trans case , so I did a complete 4 spd RR. Next I installed my newly acquired Everett transmission. I then found & acquired but still have to install a Howard gear reduction trans. After all that extra work & newly rebuilt engine install, I had my engine running smooth as a kitten purring. Now being broke, I have to wait for some new cash to come in so I can get back to completing my full rebuild. When finished, I hope to own the only 1952 8n Funk conversion with 6 cyl OHV with 4 transmissions. Man I sure can't wait to be able to show pictures. God bless.
Pros: Enjoying.
Cons: Unknown.