1952 Ford 8N 302 v8 conversion

[DaveOmak]

The pressure cap is usually only dependent on the thermostat temp. rating.... I don't understand why it is dependent on the water pump... Help me out here...

 

[Soundguy]

i think he may want more than a 4 psi cap.. which is what the N winged pressure cap is.

 

[wploetz]

I am not sure why, but I think the 302 with an electric water pump creates a lot more pressure than the old 4 cylinder.

All I know is that with the 4 PSI cap, when the themostat opens at 135 degrees, the overflow and the cap release, sending water all over, making a big mess.

It was a cheap test, put on the 13PSI cap, problem solved.

That leads me to believe that I need a higher pressure cap.

Now I just have to figure out how to get the winged top onto the cap.

The pressure cap is usually only dependent on the thermostat temp. rating.... I don't understand why it is dependent on the water pump... Help me out here...

 

[wploetz]

Won't I wreck the cap if I weld the top on? Maybe on the lowest mig setting?

 

[Soundguy]

that's the difference in a tack weld.

how do you think the manufacturer put it on?

 

[wploetz]

Guess I will have to learn how to do a tack weld with my MIG welder.

that's the difference in a tack weld.

how do you think the manufacturer put it on?

 

[Soundguy]

can always just epoxy it...

 

[azranger]

try this place www.dennis-carpenter.com

OK, all you purists can shake your fingers at me. I have wrecked a perfectly good Ford 8n to make it into a Hot Rod Tractor
Name - Frank-N-Ford.

OK, this has been my side project for a while now. In memory of my father Frank and his faithful old 1949 Ford 8N tractor. Goal is to have it parade ready by spring 2014.

See my progress at
Frank-N-Ford

I am looking for mounting brackets for the Ford one arm loader for this tractor. Anyone have them?

I will update it as I progress.

A work in Progress - 8N
Added front bumper
Added Sherman Hi-Medium-Low transmission
Patch body work - preferably welded if I can.
Paint
Install 302 V-8 from 27HP to 220HP
Install roll bar
Install double seat
Add live auxillary hydrallics
Install One Arm Loader with Quick-Tach plate
Estimated completion date - 5/15/2014

 

[wploetz]

Tahnks, that is a great place.

They don't have a high pressure cap so I think I will try epoxy-ing the winged top onto the new cap like soundguy suggested
.

try this place www.dennis-carpenter.com

 

[wploetz]

I ended up riviting the pressure cap to the winged part.

It is running!!! See and hear it at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bKHyLgD5O4&feature=youtu.be

Finishing touches now.