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V8 Major
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:11 pm
by Kiwi Kev
Hi
Just been flicking through the classifieds in the latest Ford & Fordson Tractors mag, and came across the V8 Perkins Major.
I've never seen one in person, has anybody. Do the V8's bolt straight up, or do they need an adapter plate of some sort? What other work is needed to make it fit, ie. clutch/gearbox, front axle, etc.
Just asking!!!!!!!!!!
Kiwi Kev
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:17 pm
by Brian
You have got that look in your eye Kev
Its the thought of those twin chrome straight through stacks belching black
Still I suppose I was young once!!
It looks nice when it is done properly but some are just bodged in, just to say they have a V8 Major. I still think that the best one was the Merlin powered one
Yes you would need an adaptor plate etc.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:28 pm
by super6
they made a v8 that fitted in d series tractor units.
If you could source one it should bolt straight in, with maybe a bit of work to line up engine mounts and sump
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:18 am
by Grani
Here is one in Finland, wery nice buildt and i have seen it with my own eyes. Ihave some own pictures taken of it and some are on the net aswell. It will take some time to find them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OCpA1vH9Gw
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:24 am
by Kiwi Kev
Grani
Posting some photo's would be good.
Thanks
Kiwi Kev
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:46 am
by Mike Kuscher
Kev,
Found this one for you.
Mike
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:24 pm
by Brian
I'll bet that sounds just like my Nuffy. The exhaust broke in half today whilst I was rotovating and I chopped it up
More expense! The new sprayer I bought yesterday worked like a dream after a few minor jobs after tea last night. Suddenly realised last night that being 12m, it is exactly half the width of the one I was working on Tuesday.
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:39 pm
by Kiwi Kev
Thanks Guys
They look like nice conversions, but they also look front heavy.
I'll just stick with my 1966 industrial engine thats works just fine.
Thanks
Kiwi Kev
Re: V8 Major
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:47 pm
by Grani
Kiwi Kev wrote: Do the V8's bolt straight up, or do they need an adapter plate of some sort? What other work is needed to make it fit, ie. clutch/gearbox, front axle, etc.
Just asking!!!!!!!!!!
Kiwi Kev
I found a picture of the oilpan/gearbox joint. Don´t ask me any details I only took the picture.
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:14 am
by Grani