Deere "G" Repowered With V-8 Engine

Deere "G" Repowered With V-8 Engine REPOWERED EQUIPMENT Repowered Equipment 34-4-11 "I repowered my 1951 Deere æG' with a 327 V-8 out of a 510 Massey combine," says Charles Krieg, Shelbina, Mo. "It took about 2 months to complete the job. I installed a GM truck rear end that was cut down and positioned against the crankshaft, which allows the gear on the crank to be used on the rear axle to power the first reduction gear and shaft into the transmission. The rear end connects to the clutch shaft through a double #60 sprocket and chain. "An electric fan from a Buick car was installed to cool the original radiator. A new gas tank was constructed to make room for the original carburetor and air cleaner. Also, a belt-driven governor is used to keep the V-8 at 3,050 rpm's, which keeps the tractor at the original speed. I use the original hand mechanism to operate the clutch. "I also repowered a 1952 Deere æA' with a GM V-8 engine. Both tractors are going strong." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Charles Krieg, 4554 Hwy. WW, Shelbina, Mo. 63468 (ph 573 588-4253).

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