nybirdman
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How are you going to keep it from flipping over backwards?I almost popped one over with the FEL removed and an engine rebuild.I was just going up a slight incline....scared the beans out of me!
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wploetz
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Good point. I remember skidding logs, the front was up in the air more than on the ground. I think weights on the front end and wheelie bars in the back.
JohnP3616
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Interesting thread and build. Thanks for posting.
Ductape
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I know yours isn't a flattie, but here is a little inspiration for you. Great project..... looking forward to seeing it progress.
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That is one sweet 8n there ductape, but I'd probably opt for a good air cleaner instead of the chromed intakes on the carbs.
As a Ford tractor fan, I'll be following your build wploetz.
As a Ford tractor fan, I'll be following your build wploetz.
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wploetz
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OMG
You must have at least $30K into that machine. 4WD, power steering, tilt hood, plow.
The purists must hate you but I love your project.
On your tiliting hood, is the radiator cap fake I assume?
You don't actually plow with it do you?
Do you have a web accessible gallery on this?
Mine is going to be more of a utility type customization/restoration, not a perfect show job like yours.
These projects are fun.
You must have at least $30K into that machine. 4WD, power steering, tilt hood, plow.
The purists must hate you but I love your project.
On your tiliting hood, is the radiator cap fake I assume?
You don't actually plow with it do you?
Do you have a web accessible gallery on this?
Mine is going to be more of a utility type customization/restoration, not a perfect show job like yours.
These projects are fun.
Ductape
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Hey hey........ that isn't my tractor ! Just saw it at a show. I don't imagine the owner really uses it to plow snow.
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wploetz
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OK, got Frank-N-Ford the tractor all apart, parts sorted and painted.
Used the tried & true - PB, Heat & Beat, the repeat method. Nothing more aggressive than a 12 pound sledge and a die grinder.
Here are the casualties: (Jane says "Why do you break so many things?" and "Is that grease I see on the barn floor?")
Plenty of broken bolts & nuts of course.
Starter from 302 - perfectly OK until it slipped out of my hand, smashing on the concrete - replacement $68 at AdvanceAuto, less a free $25 gift certificate = $43 net.
Radiator - Tried to open petcock to drain, whole assembly and fitting ripped out of bottom tank of radiator - Replacement - $163 online.
Lights and switches all shot, rusted or broken.
Front Axle Components replaced - Center Support Bushing, Pin and needed 3 rear spacers, a lot of slop there. before, gone now.
Sherman transmission seals bad, need to get them and make a gasket of it. (Good news - all gears in both trannies look like new)
Throw out bearing questionable, may as well replace it now as it is apart.
Oh bummer!!! The Bellhousing Adapter is the wrong one! It won't clear the ring gear or flywheel. Fortunately Don at Awesome Henry is very easy to get a hold of and he is rushing out the right adapter tomorrow.
That brings the motor mount to a quick halt. Oh well, guess I can do that next weekend.
I can work on:
putting the dash back together with new gauges,tach, oil pressure, temp and ammeter,
patch the fenders & hood, (Welding, no bondo)
paint the gray
and work on the motor in the meantime. Putting on a single wire self exciting chrome alternator with a built in regulator, Mallory electronic vacuum advance distributor, manual choke, etc.
Used the tried & true - PB, Heat & Beat, the repeat method. Nothing more aggressive than a 12 pound sledge and a die grinder.
Here are the casualties: (Jane says "Why do you break so many things?" and "Is that grease I see on the barn floor?")
Plenty of broken bolts & nuts of course.
Starter from 302 - perfectly OK until it slipped out of my hand, smashing on the concrete - replacement $68 at AdvanceAuto, less a free $25 gift certificate = $43 net.
Radiator - Tried to open petcock to drain, whole assembly and fitting ripped out of bottom tank of radiator - Replacement - $163 online.
Lights and switches all shot, rusted or broken.
Front Axle Components replaced - Center Support Bushing, Pin and needed 3 rear spacers, a lot of slop there. before, gone now.
Sherman transmission seals bad, need to get them and make a gasket of it. (Good news - all gears in both trannies look like new)
Throw out bearing questionable, may as well replace it now as it is apart.
Oh bummer!!! The Bellhousing Adapter is the wrong one! It won't clear the ring gear or flywheel. Fortunately Don at Awesome Henry is very easy to get a hold of and he is rushing out the right adapter tomorrow.
That brings the motor mount to a quick halt. Oh well, guess I can do that next weekend.
I can work on:
putting the dash back together with new gauges,tach, oil pressure, temp and ammeter,
patch the fenders & hood, (Welding, no bondo)
paint the gray
and work on the motor in the meantime. Putting on a single wire self exciting chrome alternator with a built in regulator, Mallory electronic vacuum advance distributor, manual choke, etc.
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movin' along!
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wploetz
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Good news! The Awesome Henry Bell Housing Adapter plate is correct after all! anyone ever try to put an adapter on inside out? Now I know the while an 8N 4 cylinder motor has the starter on the left side, the Windsor 302 has the starter in the right side! Mystery solved. I had asked if the starter was on the same side as the original motor. Don at AH said yes. I was referring to 4 cylinder, Don was referring to V8. We were both right in our own way. LOL.
As soon as the Throw Out Bearing gets here, back to the motor installation.
As soon as the Throw Out Bearing gets here, back to the motor installation.