1952 Ford 8N 302 v8 conversion

[Ford850]

It looks like you have the rears over inflated, and the fronts under inflated. That increases the rake by at least a few inches I'd bet. Maybe that's on purpose, but I'm mentioning it in case it would help with your oil.
Definitely a tough drag looking/sounding tractor.

 

[sixdogs]

Could also just put bigger tires on the front. I've seen that done on cultivator tractors where the rears were changed to really tall tires.

 

[Soundguy]

without power steering, larger fronts will steer harder. if it has PS.. then yep.. a possible fix.

 

[Kenneth S]

Would have looked good with some 16.9X24's on it (those 28's look way too tall for the size of the tractor, just my opinion). Since you have a rear sump oil pan, and probably a stock volume oil pump you shouldn't have a problem with engine oil. The rear end oil with those tall tires that would have to be a look, and see how much oil is back there. Do you plan on using the 3 point, or pto?

 

[GPintheMitten]

Anybody go up or down hills in their car or truck? I bet the oil still flows.

 

[wploetz]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I didn't realize that wider tires would also be taller.
I do have to inflate the fronts fully as they have lost a bit of air since last summer.
Also, when I have the beet juice added to the rear wheels, I will have the rears deflated to get a better squat and grip. That should level it out some. If that doesn't work, I could go to 19" wheels in the front. Time will tell.

I have to lower my wheelie plates too cause as they are, they are too high to be of much use.

Anyhow, watch for my next thread. I am making a Mini-Me 8N for my wife. I am starting with someone's Power Pup DIY from Science and Mechanics August 1961 plan then will add the Awesome Henry Garden Tractor 8N kit and a Honda 23HP horizontal shaft engine.

 

[sixdogs]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts.

Anyhow, watch for my next thread. I am making a Mini-Me 8N for my wife. I am starting with someone's Power Pup DIY from Science and Mechanics August 1961 plan then will add the Awesome Henry Garden Tractor 8N kit and a Honda 23HP horizontal shaft engine.

That sounds like an excellent project. Maybe you could post the link on here so we don't miss it.

 

[wploetz]

Link for Mini-Me 8N project

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/339825-mini-me-8n-project-follow.html#post4171295

That sounds like an excellent project. Maybe you could post the link on here so we don't miss it.

 

[wploetz]

Off to the show and pull this weekend, Aug 14-16, 2015. Got everything working the way I want. See if I can hook up those bigger tires.

 

[Beltman60]

hey good luck and remember pictures :thumbsup: