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Re: farmall 450 cracked head
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Posted by George on May 21, 2001 at 07:11:25 from (207.75.138.58):
In Reply to: farmall 450 cracked head posted by D.J. on May 20, 2001 at 19:56:16:
Something to consider, a high compression head will give a power increase BUT it will require Premium fuel if it is going to be worked . On my 450,I have "fire creater pistons" (High compression) and she Will "ping/detonitate under heavy load like plowing/discing you can retard the timing but you kind of defeat the purpose of more power but you do have the option of the power if you need it with the high comp./high octane just thought I would give you the info. so you could be better informed to decide what you want. it will operate satisfactorly with high comp.reg. fuel, if you don't ask it to give all its got for power. Good luck finding what you need.
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