Where is the 8n h/p ?

Posted by Scott on February 21, 2004 at 09:04:13 from (67.0.68.220):

Hi,
Does anyone have some hints for increasing engine performance for a 9N? I will be rebuilding mine soon, and want to squeeze more HP out. Was thinking of a Funk v8 conversion, but decided I wanted to keep the old girl stock looking. Any help would be great.. Scott

Scott, those little tractors had more power than they needed, when they were new, and thru the 1950s. I wish someone could explain how all the power just vanished into thin air. The jobs I see them doing now, that takes 1st gear, we used to do in 3rd, with power to spare. Those tractors have modified model A Ford engines, with cylinder sleeves to reduce the piston size, to prevent the engine from being overpowered. alvinnms

Otherwize, go with a good tune-up for your 23 hp 9N ...OR... a $1500 engine rebuild..... ...Dell