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Re: 860 Ford H.P Increase?
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Posted by snitkawl on January 10, 2001 at 16:05:35 from (64.216.158.69):
In Reply to: 860 Ford H.P Increase? posted by Robert J Spence on January 10, 2001 at 14:40:19:
That block is sleeved. I don`t think you could bore it enough to make any noticable change in the hp. Tractor engines get their power in the lower rpm ranges. That is accomplished by having a relatively small bore and a long stroke.
You might do something to raise the compression; mill the head, pistons with greater distance between wrist pin and deck, or maybe change the manifold, carb, and valves to improve the airflow.
On the other hand, Ford did a pretty good job designing that engine, and it works pretty fair just as manufactured. I understand there is a 192 cubic inch version and it would probably have a little more power.
Someone may know a lot more about this subject than I do and I`m sure they will let you know if there is any way to accompolish your goal.
Happy tractoring,
snit
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