Mini-Me 8N project (Follow-up to Frank-N-Ford)

wploetz · Jul 9, 2015

Test fitted Honda V-Twin, drilled frame for motor mounting bolts, lined up pulleys, going to be a good fit.
Waiting for a gas tank, wiring harness and ignition switch to proceed.
Did loosen and grease front axle pivot, it was stiff. Also steering arms were grinding on frame so I relieved some metal on the frame and the steering arms to get a little clearance. That cleared up the steering binding. Making some progress.

wploetz · Aug 9, 2015

Mini Me 8N not quite ready for the show and pull this coming weekend. Still searching for a rear axle. Here is it's current condition.

Here is our part of the show. Aug 14-16, 2015

Friday -
2PM - Garden Tractor Pull (JD 214)
6PM - Farm Tractor Pull - Frank-N-Ford

Saturday
9AM - Garden Tractor Pull (JD 214)
4PM - Farm Tractor Pull - Frank-N-Ford

Sunday
1PM - Farm Tractor Pull - Frank-N-Ford

farm boy00 · Aug 9, 2015

wploetz said:
Mini Me 8N not quite ready for the show and pull this coming weekend. Still searching for a rear axle. Here is it's current condition.

<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/customization/437013-mini-me-8n-project-follow-2015-08-09-jpg"/>

Here is our part of the show. Aug 14-16, 2015

Friday -
2PM - Garden Tractor Pull (JD 214)
6PM - Farm Tractor Pull - Frank-N-Ford

Saturday
9AM - Garden Tractor Pull (JD 214)
4PM - Farm Tractor Pull - Frank-N-Ford

Sunday
1PM - Farm Tractor Pull - Frank-N-Ford

You can't just get some $100 axle off craigslist??? And cut it down

wploetz · Aug 9, 2015

I could, but I am not equipped to cut down the housing and axles and am not knowledgeable about getting the right preload, etc. no torch or lathe. I got a guy at the local speed shop that has his eye open for one for me, probably a ford truck 9" rear end that he will narrow for me.

farm boy00 · Aug 9, 2015

wploetz said:
I could, but I am not equipped to cut down the housing and axles and am not knowledgeable about getting the right preload, etc. no torch or lathe. I got a guy at the local speed shop that has his eye open for one for me, probably a ford truck 9" rear end that he will narrow for me.

If he can then if the wait is long you can find them easy usually add cheap on craigslist

wploetz · Aug 9, 2015

I could, but I am not equipped to cut down the housing and axles and am not knowledgeable about getting the right preload, etc. no torch or lathe. I got a guy at the local speed shop that has his eye open for one for me, probably a ford truck 9" rear end that he will narrow for me.

sixdogs · Aug 16, 2015

Great thread. Good luck on this but I have a feeling it will turn out great.

wploetz · Jul 30, 2016

This is a 1960 Power Pup I have been re-doing. It's second life is as a miniature Ford 8-n. The Mini-Me-8n runs again. Now with a 25HP Honda V-Twin. Mechanicals all done except for a new drive belt and clutch spring, Now just cosmetics like rear exhaust hangers, mounting the dash, installing ignition switch, throttle and choke, plus a dash to hood filler piece. The rear tires are the size of the front tires of the original 8N, 16".

wploetz · Aug 16, 2016

Miniature Ford 8N - ready to rumble! Last problem solved, Honda GX660 hard to start. Turns out the fuel solenoid was sticking so I bypassed it. Had to add a kill switch to shut it off. Couldn't get the clutch pedal to give me enough travel so I put a hand clutch lever on it for this year. Would like to add a real clutch next year. Here are the latest pics.