8n Ford with a Detroit 271 diesel? Think Henry would approve?

8n ford tractor with a repower of a Detroit Diesel 271.

[@brianrvd]

Here's some wisdom, only start tractors from the seat. When he put his hand on the key, I thought to myself, "This is how people get killed."

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Yes you are correct! I thought about editing that out of the video, but changed my mind. It can show how easy it can happen. Be honest, a lot of us have done it and known better. Farm tractor safety is no joke! Be safe out there!

[@ImDirtyDan96]

Normally I do...I just got distracted...that's why I said I couldn't believe I broke my own rule

[@zimmhollowfarm8414]

I have a 641 work master you can not start that tractor in gear it has the factory safety switch so I don’t worry about it to much.

[@patrickcraig6032]

Cool Tractor,In the Coast Guard we had many patrol and small tugs with 2-71's to power generators.Had fun working on them.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

The tag on the bellhousing has information about it being a generator set, so it very well could be military surplus. Thanks for watching!

[@KevinHatfield-k1m]

Pretty sure that W.C Horton built that tractor. I used to work for him and he told me a story about building an 8N with a Detroit engine off of an old welding machine. Welder was bad but engine was good. Tractor had bad engine. So put the two together.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Dakota said he got it south of Atlanta GA. If I recall. That would make sense.

[@LarrySherman-hn8ye]

I still like the ones with the flathead v/8 conversion they look and sound great.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

I agree! Pretty much any re-power on these is cool. I want to see one with a 6v53 Detroit!

[@brianshields7137]

What an improvement on the 8N so this Ferguson clone now develops 48 horse power at 1800 rpm what a beast

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

I think a 253 would have fit better but the 271 is what they had. It appears to work very good! Wonder what would happen if we got a plow on this thing? Future video idea?

[@blacksmokejoe5827]

2-71's were adaptive motors due to removable bell housing 53s do not have that. Very few were used cause of that. That looks like a Funk hood and steering from inline6-v8 kit with steering or a copy of it. Very intresting. FYI make sure you have a hi flow oilbath on the Detroit it will scavenge the oil and run wild!!! make sure your trap door works and the window gally port drain is open..

[@aaronjames7124]

Those 8ns be in demand if they had a 2-71 repower kit made available.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

For sure! They had the Funk conversation for v8 flat heads and for the inline 6. I guess you could make one and call it a Funky Ford or maybe a Screaming Henry.

[@aaronjames7124]

@@Recommended_by_Fred now a SCREAMING HENRY that be cool! The Dirty Duece!

[@ImDirtyDan96]

Still can't believe I broke my own rule...lol...thanks for having me on!

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Good thing she has to crank a bit to start! Shake hands with danger‼️ glad to have you and your tractor on the channel, good start for the season!

[@steamer123]

I wouldn't put oil in that aircleaner. It could run away on the oil if got sucked into the engine.

[@curtiswolf313]

Very crude and very cool all at the same time. 😄

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

I don’t think any item was bought for the project. You could see where everything was repurposed. This guy was way head of his time with the recycling! Probably out of necessity!

[@kevinbrewer9421]

Lol this was like watching Bert and Ernie review a tractor! Detroits where actually know for there fuel efficiency in the day. And I liked this one : the 71 series was more quiet then the 53 series! What ? Lol that's a new one for me . I liked the video it was funny thanks for the content!

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

It makes for some entertainment, and everyone should have their opinion. I will go play with my rubber ducky now…

[@R_B62]

The front axle struts are stock 8N Ford.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Thank you, we stand corrected sir!

[@paulgriffiths8359]

Very cool stuff

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Thank you! I would like to invite you check out more cool stuff on my other videos.

[@zonie70]

That tractor is built Ford tough with GM stuff !

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

The original hybrid!! Thanks for watching! Consider checking out my other content and possibly subscribing.

[@jimcook4033]

The engine was the frame !!!

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Yes sir! We looked at an another 8n at the show and seen that. The Detroit block must have plenty of strength.

[@danjosephson6910]

The oil pan was the frame.

[@kevinlesch9656]

I'm not a ford tractor guy and Detroit engines are the only thing good to come from GM but I like it. Call it a 71N!

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Project 71-N… secret undercover delta stealth covert operation…

[@Patriot1776]

The BusGreaseMonkey NEEDS THIS! XDD

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Well I guess I need to check them out!

[@308dad8]

Yeah I think He ru would be proud. He wouldn’t be proud that someone thinks a diesel better than his 32HP gas engine but he would be proud that someone made it work for their situation and fuel accessibility.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

From what I have read about the man, he was all about innovation, but only on his terms!

[@justinstearns9723]

8N didn’t have 32hp stock. And as far as tractors go, that Detroit is light years ahead of the stock Ford engine in quality and durability.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

@@justinstearns9723 i think it would be fair to say it probably would cost as much to produce the Detroit engine as the entire tractor. Also, most operators would be pretty hard to grasp at the complexity of the Detroit over the model A ford type engine. Simple and cheap was the watchword for the 8n, less horsepower would mean they wouldn’t break as easily. I see your point!

[@larrylawson5172]

Kind of reminds you of a John Deere 435 in concept but not quite in execution.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

We found a 435 John Deere at the show and it was amazing how much smaller the 253 was compared to the 271. The 271 was much quieter though!

[@308dad8]

Them old Ford tractors the engine is the front frame. Front end bolts directly to the engine. The engine doesn’t bolt to the frame because it’s designed to be the frame. The gear box for your transmission and the sump for the PTO and the rear differential are also the frame. Minimal design.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

I agree, this would have been the 4th major redesign since the original Fordson tractor. Looks like they learned a lot along the way.

[@johnbecker5213]

detroits are awesome!!!!

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

They are good at turning diesel fuel into lots of noise! Got to love’m.

[@raginroadrunner]

No..but he didnt approve of much

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Ha! That’s what I have been lead to believe.

[@germanmg4257]

The original engines to these totally sucked ass. If you used them like a tractor, you needed to rebuild them every year. Every part of them were totally junk. Flat head dry sleeve has never worked. This is the happiest this tractor will ever be. In fact, it's only GOOD one ive ever seen

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

These were made to a price point. I personally have not cared that much for any of the Ford tractors. I does seem that they filled a need and were successful at it.

[@cargotoolshop5319]

Most guys bore the block and put pistons in it without sleeves, helps with cooling and helps do an overbore, cool stuff

[@glennspreeman1634]

had a neighbor that overhauled several Fords every winter. Had waterbath aircleaners which were culprits if anything!

[@rainbowboa100]

isn't this how ya make all fords better? ford motors suck!

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Every one has a right to their own opinion. I’m glad you enjoyed the content!

[@robertmcdavid2795]

Some creative engineering to make everything come together. Must have been an old time farmer

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

The dude had some skills! It appears that he didn’t buy anything to make this work. Everything was built from scratch or made to work from something from the junk pile.

[@shawnwright2356]

👍👍

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

Thanks for the thumbs up!