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1960b250

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I have gotten a I believe it to be a 1960-1961 McCormick
international b250 it has sat for 10 years or so in a building it
was exposed to weathering it was in a old building with no
garage door I was either wanting to rebuild the motor itself or
take it out along with the trans fuel tank and put a small block
V8 in it I know it would take a lot of fabrication along with a new
fuel cell what else should I take in to consideration if I decide to
go that route if there is anyone who can inform me on how to go
about it please feel free to email me or shoot me a message
thank you
 
I suspect it was in a open front building, with no cover on the exhaust, it might be a challenge if it's locked, But the original British made engine was a cheap running little engine, from what i been told. A small block, like a small block Chevy, if you got the talent,Patience, and money go for it.I know i don't.
 
Anything is possible, but why ?
If you just want to have a V8 in a tractor, I would start with a tractor that has a frame or tub that holds the front wheels to the back. The engine block on a B275 becomes part of the structural strength of the tractor. Front bolster with steering assembly bolts to the front of the engine.
A tractor like a Oliver, Massey Harris or a IH M would be a much better candidate for a V8 implant.
As I said, anything is possible, practical.. maybe another story.
 
If done right itd definitely be quite the conversation piece, definitely not something Id be capable of. Itd be quite a job Id expect but something to see for sure
 
It is possible to put a 6 or 8 cylinder engine in a no frame tractor as proven withe the 6 or V8 conversions to the 8N Fords.
 
That would be a tough one to convert.

First, the engine is the frame. You would have to build some way to support the front suspension other than attaching it to the engine as automotive engines are not cast in such a way to attach to the front.

Second, there would need to be a precision adapter plate. Any error in alignment with the input shaft would quickly result in failure. A lot to consider in that area, clutch, starter, pilot, release bearing... It gets complicated and beyond home shop capabilities, which means needing machine shop work or connections. Without connections or DIY abilities it gets very expensive!
 
That was done one of two ways. It could be done with a steel subframe that provided an engine cradle and front suspension mount, or a heavy cast oil pan on the flathead V8 that did the same.
 
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