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JAKEFORD · 08-19-2015, 01:01 PM

This may not be the place to post this but here goes.

I have a 1950 8N and was thinking of installing my 1949 Flathead. I will need a conversion kit and was wondering what recommendations might be out there. I know several are available but have experience with none.

Does anyone have a suggestion?

48 coupe · 08-19-2015, 01:47 PM

That would be a funk conversion. hard to find. google funk conversion.

flatheadmurre · 08-19-2015, 03:28 PM

Modern versions of the conversion kits are available.
Is it -50 something...when the steering box get better if you want to go down the road WOT...

JSeery · 08-19-2015, 03:40 PM

There are several early Ford tractor sites online that I run into every once and a while. They would most likely know what you are looking for.

Ronnie · 08-19-2015, 04:09 PM

http://www.awesomehenry.com/

R

Johnnydidd · 08-19-2015, 04:18 PM

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I bought one from awesome henry very nice kit, never installed returned for refund after a year an half, took It back no question asked, still like new, got back 90% of price.

V8COOPMAN · 08-19-2015, 04:18 PM

Cute little bugger! DD

corvette8n · 08-19-2015, 07:11 PM

Try www.ntractorclub.com click on n-board you can get lots of info from these guys

rotorwrench · 08-20-2015, 01:31 PM

The Funk set up was well thought out. They extended the engine cover up higher so there would be no problem with fuel tank or carburetor clearance and they ran the governor off a belt. They really needed a Sherman overdrive though and most folks just relied on the old 4-speed. I think they used the H series industrial flathead 6 in most of them but they did make a couple of hundred V8 conversions too.

If the crankshaft still aligns with the front axle pivot sleeve, a person could still add an auxiliary hydraulic pump on the front for a front end loader. Might have to put some heavier duty front tires on though. It would be kind of front heavy with all that motor and stuff.

JSeery · 08-20-2015, 02:14 PM

I've seen a lot of photos of them, so there has to be a lot of them around.

mercman from oz · 08-21-2015, 01:07 AM

Here are some pictures of a Flathead Ford V8 Powered Ford Tractor that is on display at the Tractor Museum at Westbury, Tasmania.

corvette8n · 08-21-2015, 10:14 AM

Why stop at 8.

mercman from oz · 08-21-2015, 10:05 PM

That is way too cool. Any advance on 12?

08-19-2015, 01:01 PM	#1
JAKEFORD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 154	8n v8 tractor This may not be the place to post this but here goes. I have a 1950 8N and was thinking of installing my 1949 Flathead. I will need a conversion kit and was wondering what recommendations might be out there. I know several are available but have experience with none. Does anyone have a suggestion?

08-19-2015, 01:47 PM	#2
48 coupe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shell Knob Missouri Posts: 152	Re: 8n v8 tractor That would be a funk conversion. hard to find. google funk conversion.

08-19-2015, 03:28 PM	#3
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: 8n v8 tractor Modern versions of the conversion kits are available. Is it -50 something...when the steering box get better if you want to go down the road WOT...

08-19-2015, 03:40 PM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 8n v8 tractor There are several early Ford tractor sites online that I run into every once and a while. They would most likely know what you are looking for.

08-19-2015, 04:09 PM	#5
Ronnie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Where it snows Posts: 2,059	Re: 8n v8 tractor http://www.awesomehenry.com/ R

08-19-2015, 04:18 PM	#6
Johnnydidd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Overland Park, Ks Posts: 559	Re: 8n v8 tractor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I bought one from awesome henry very nice kit, never installed returned for refund after a year an half, took It back no question asked, still like new, got back 90% of price.

08-19-2015, 04:18 PM	#7
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,184	Re: 8n v8 tractor Cute little bugger! DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

08-19-2015, 07:11 PM	#8
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 3,323	Re: 8n v8 tractor Try www.ntractorclub.com click on n-board you can get lots of info from these guys

08-20-2015, 01:31 PM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,006	Re: 8n v8 tractor The Funk set up was well thought out. They extended the engine cover up higher so there would be no problem with fuel tank or carburetor clearance and they ran the governor off a belt. They really needed a Sherman overdrive though and most folks just relied on the old 4-speed. I think they used the H series industrial flathead 6 in most of them but they did make a couple of hundred V8 conversions too. If the crankshaft still aligns with the front axle pivot sleeve, a person could still add an auxiliary hydraulic pump on the front for a front end loader. Might have to put some heavier duty front tires on though. It would be kind of front heavy with all that motor and stuff.

08-20-2015, 02:14 PM	#10
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 8n v8 tractor I've seen a lot of photos of them, so there has to be a lot of them around.

08-21-2015, 01:07 AM	#11
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,568	Re: 8n v8 tractor Here are some pictures of a Flathead Ford V8 Powered Ford Tractor that is on display at the Tractor Museum at Westbury, Tasmania.

08-21-2015, 10:05 PM	#13
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,568	Re: 8n v8 tractor That is way too cool. Any advance on 12?