Re: 2WD to MFWD conversion?

Posted by Rod F. on October 25, 2004 at 08:39:13 from (142.177.83.104):

In Reply to: 2WD to MFWD conversion? posted by Jim in NH on October 24, 2004 at 19:04:56:

Hi Jim,
I don't think it is rediculous. The cost could be though! I don't know much about the IH's, more about Ford, but I would look at the tranny or rear center section of the tractor first. Either one or the other has to support the transfer case. To this end, there must be an arpeture there for the case to mount up. I think Ford actually used different mid sections for 2 and 4 wheel drive tractors. You guessed it. The 2 wheel drives version didn't have the arpeture, or any place to bolt up the transfer case. The other thing to look hard at is the axle mounting points. It may simply be a matter of changing the pivots if they bolt up on both the front and rear. If the rear pivot is cast into the front bolster like the Ford 2 wheel drives, then you would also have to get the FWD front bolster. The last thing would be the drive gear on the tranny output shaft. Your's probably doesn't have that either. So, you have to see what's involved there. If you are determined to go ahead with it, find the guy with the burnt out cab tractors. Buying those parts new from a dealer will cost a pile. $2000 for a bare axle housing comes to mind....no gears, no swivel casings. THat would be about 1/3 of the front parts. Then add a drive shaft, bolster, transfer case. You get the picture. A new tractor would be cheaper. I don't want to discourage you. I love seeing these conversions, but practically speaking, it would be cheaper and easier to widen your search for another tractor. Take care.

Rod

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