[AT] 1949 Case VAC is home.

[George Willer]

Don,

Of all the tractors to re-power with some other engine, the F-12 would be
among the easiest.  Converting to an in-line 6 cylinder would require
lengthening the frame, etc. but even that would be fairly easy.

Putting a V-8 in a JD A would require a bit more thought.  Removing the JD
crank throws and replacing them with a ring gear and pinion... and keeping
everything in line would be light years more difficult.  I imagine that's
what you and your friend were planning?

Another interesting conversion... A hit and miss powering a JD by running a
belt from belt pulley to belt pulley.  The power went in through what should
be the output!

Keep in mind that these interesting conversions aren't required to be
practical.  ;-)

George

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Don Bowen
> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:29 PM
> To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
> Subject: Re: [AT] 1949 Case VAC is home.
> 
> > Have you relocated to MO?
> 
> At least for the summer months until my wife retires.  I get to play with
> tractors here.
> 
> > Some years ago, maybe 10 or so, there was a JD A or G with a V-8 Jimmy
> > diesel that sneaked in among our ATIS tractors at Portland
> 
> I saw an F12 with a 454 at Vista.  I looked interesting but I do not think
> you could get very far into it before something broke.
> 
> Don Bowen  KI6DIU
> http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html
> 
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