Posted by olliekid on May 17, 2011 at 13:23:04 from (70.228.98.106):
In Reply to: turning up a tractor posted by olliekid on May 16, 2011 at 19:02:33:
i would agree with the majority of you. seems like it is ok if you have a good mechanical background of the tractor or if the tractor is newer, but buying a 40-50 year old tractor and turning it up isnt a great idea. but.... if you know how to update the rest of the tractor to cool the engine down, strengthen the rearend, clutch, transmission etc.
pretty interesting to hear about tractors turning that much more hp than the factory. i know my cousins have a white american 80 fwa that stock should be 81hp but they bought it new and the dealer had it set at 145hp. also know another neighbor who turned a 1066 up to about 165hp. it was a rough tractor to start with.
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