Racenut
Gold Member
I know a guy that put a small block V8 in a Craftsman yard tractor. As far as I can tell, the biggest difference is the exhaust note and the silly grin on his face. 
similar to this?.I know a guy that put a small block V8 in a Craftsman yard tractor. As far as I can tell, the biggest difference is the exhaust note and the silly grin on his face.![]()
similar to this?.
They should be good up to 25 or 30 MPH intermittently.Sidetracking, re post #32, what is the speed rating on the R1 tyres on the tractor, and is the sped within the rating? They will fail at excessive speed.
I would think you'd have to beef up the front suspension and tires to handle the added weight of the engine. What about the frame for vibration or torque?
the one I linked to is a Massey Ferguson MF-350 which had a 50 HP engine originally, a regular lawn tractor just won't cut it without breaking something..I would think you'd have to beef up the front suspension and tires to handle the added weight of the engine. What about the frame for vibration or torque?