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| R.W   Orange Level   Joined: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Swanton, OH Points: 2975 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Topic: W-Series Repower Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 3:15pm | 
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   I recently have the idea of repowering a WC with some sort of oddball powerplant. Have any of you seen or done a repower on a W-series tractor? If so, please share some pictures and knowledge. I am interested in seeing anything from 2 stroke Detroits to I-6 and V8 engines. Thanks, Randy | |
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| cpg   Silver Level   Joined: 10 Jul 2015 Location: Michigan Points: 246 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 3:20pm | 
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   I have seen WD45's repowered with the gas straight six equivalent of the WD45 diesel engine; think they said they came in combines. Wonder if one would fit in a WC? | |
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| ac fleet   Orange Level   Joined: 12 Jan 2014 Location: Arrowsmith, ILL Points: 2337 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 3:21pm | 
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I had one with an Oliver 70 engine in it.---bought it for junk.--also have heard of Chevy 235 six  cyls. being used in them!----none of them were ever intended for serious use! thanks; ac fleet
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| Bill_MN   Orange Level     Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Points: 1471 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 4:23pm | 
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I spoke with a guy at our local show whose neighbor allegedly put a 433T in a WD, I've been intrigued ever since but haven't heard of anyone else doing it. Would think it would be a nice fit size wise but a fair amount of fabrication. Edited by Bill_MN - 07 Dec 2015 at 4:28pm | |
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| Rltool   Orange Level   Joined: 17 Jun 2013 Location: Middleville ,MI Points: 1831 |  Post Options  Thanks(1)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 5:09pm | 
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| acd21man   Orange Level     Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Location: tn Points: 831 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 5:25pm | 
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   some1 had one with a 3 cyl Detroit once on here.. iv got a 453 Detroit with a turbo in a 2 ton gmc truck guna find maybe a 50-53 gmc pickup and swap it over
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     2 wd 45,2 D-17 diesel/gas 3 pt, 220,d21, 4020,2  4430s used daily http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCudh8Xz9_rZHhUC3YNozupw
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| john(MI)   Orange Level     Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: SE MI Points: 9262 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 5:30pm | 
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   A WC at an auction a couple years ago had a V6 Buick engine.  Did a real nice job and it even had new rear tires.  Went for $500!
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     D14, D17, 5020, 612H, CASE 446  
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| AC puller   Silver Level     Joined: 24 Oct 2015 Location: Marble Pa Points: 68 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 6:13pm | 
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   I have a 80 horse 4 cylinder cummins turbo diesel i"d love to put in one.
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| DSeries4   Orange Level     Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Points: 7533 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 6:41pm | 
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   There is a WD45 around here that has a Chrysler slant six in it.
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     '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '63 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185,  '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080
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| Allen Dilg   Orange Level     Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: NE IL Points: 820 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 6:51pm | 
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   Hello R W    How about a Genuine Allis Chalmers 2 cyl WC engine like the one in my WC!
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| acd21man   Orange Level     Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Location: tn Points: 831 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 7:01pm | 
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  also got a 4bt cummins brand new never cranked lol dont know what to do with it either  | |
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     2 wd 45,2 D-17 diesel/gas 3 pt, 220,d21, 4020,2  4430s used daily http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCudh8Xz9_rZHhUC3YNozupw
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| norm[ind]   Orange Level   Joined: 29 Oct 2010 Location: bourbon,ind Points: 2992 |  Post Options  Thanks(0) ![Quote norm[ind] Quote norm[ind]](forum_images/quote.png) Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 7:18pm | 
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     your w-engine is listed in the parts manual--like allen says  had one isold to fred time to wake up boys  my 2 cents havvve fred pa.    show you a pic
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| R.W   Orange Level   Joined: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Swanton, OH Points: 2975 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 8:20pm | 
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| HudCo   Orange Level     Joined: 29 Jan 2013 Location: Plymouth Utah Points: 3947 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 8:36pm | 
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   bt4 cummins would make a nice tractor for general work but would like to put a straight 8 hudson in an unstyled
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| grinder220   Orange Level   Joined: 11 Jan 2012 Location: Clinton Iowa Points: 2372 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 8:42pm | 
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| desertjoe   Orange Level Access     Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Location: New mexico Points: 13729 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 8:56pm | 
| HEY RAYw,,,,hMMMMM,,, that sure looks like a small block chevy in that WD45,,,,??? | |
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| Lynn Marshall   Orange Level Access     Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Dana, Iowa Points: 2425 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 9:02pm | 
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| SHAMELESS   Orange Level     Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: EAST NE Points: 29486 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 10:49pm | 
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   I've got a Chevy 6 cyl in my WD45, Ray them plugs is easy to get at in that one ain't they?
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| Unit3   Orange Level     Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Location: NC Iowa Points: 5605 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 12:17am | 
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   Why no a 426I?
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     2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C
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| Rltool   Orange Level   Joined: 17 Jun 2013 Location: Middleville ,MI Points: 1831 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 4:20am | 
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   I think the one at Hutch was a Chevy motor. (Not positive).  Shameless, yeah those plugs would be easy to get to. But I think they used at least a couple shoe horns to get that motor in there. LOL Ray W. | |
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| SHAMELESS   Orange Level     Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: EAST NE Points: 29486 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 5:48am | 
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   yeah...I see the frame is cut on both sides. mine with the Chevy in it has the frame cut for just the starter, not a very big cut.
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| Steve in NJ   Orange Level Access     Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 12024 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 6:17am | 
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   I have a Mercruizer Marine 4 cylinder engine & Powerglide to put in my unstyled WC one of these days. Rated at 140HP, should move that along wit' no problem. Plans are to work on that when I retire in a couple of years. Been collecting parts for that project... Steve@B&B | |
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     39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife
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| groundhog55   Silver Level     Joined: 26 Apr 2011 Location: nw in Points: 217 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 8:46am | 
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   I have a 433IT in a wd45. wasn't to much of a challenge.
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| desertjoe   Orange Level Access     Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Location: New mexico Points: 13729 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 8:55am | 
| I just love the enginuity (SP)people use to create these fine, fine examples of their skills,,!! I especially like the alternator belt guard on the WD65 Diesel,,,just shows the guys pride in craftsmanship and individualism,,,,     OH,,,almost forgot,,,sure am glad THESE people post pics of their tractors,,,,unlike somebody I know,,,,,    Ain't gvin up just yet,,,Ya know,,,,,   Edited by desertjoe - 08 Dec 2015 at 8:57am | |
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| Ted J   Orange Level     Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18943 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 12:24pm | 
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   There was the same one at the GOTO here this past fall.  It is the same as RLTool posted.  Had a Chevy 327 in it.  Then of course there's this one  | |
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     "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 | |
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| Steve in NJ   Orange Level Access     Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 12024 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 09 Dec 2015 at 6:47am | 
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   SBC install very nice! I need to find someone who makes those adapter plates. My Marine engine is the same splay as a SBC. Anybody know of someone that makes those adapter plates? Steve@B&B | |
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     39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife
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| R.W   Orange Level   Joined: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Swanton, OH Points: 2975 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 09 Dec 2015 at 5:59pm | 
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   Excellent craftsmanship in those engine swaps! Thanks for the photos so far.
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