Ferguson 50 engine build

VicS · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:32 pm Post subject: Ferguson 50 engine build

I am about like Eric, only dummer. I am going to try to make a Ferguson into a winning 3 to 4 mph puller in the 3500 to 4000 lb class for a friend. I think this engine is a Continental. Have just seen one pull at Princeton In. and this is it. We need to know if a head or intake will work from a bigger motor. Thanks Vic

CLIFF S · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Ferguson 50 engine build

Vic
not this is much help but we had a guy that pulled 1 at our local pulls it done real well but it was stock!

congratulations on your win again at Tunica!

I hope someday I can come Pull
With you there!

Cliff S

VicS · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Ferguson 50 engine build

Thanks I went to Princeton In. The week before and did the best of my life. Won the 3500 and Pulled it out the door in the 4000 then just for a hoot entered the 6 mph and got second. So I figured my luck was over but the next week, got lucky again at Tunica. Yes you need to make it down. Great people and a great building. It is big enough Cale had his sled in the back (you can practice for $10 a hook anytime) also a scales. So when you get in line for your scales you should be within one weight of being right. Vic

bgoodyears · New User Joined: 18 Dec 2012 Posts: 1 Report to Moderator

Give me a call. I would love to hear what you have in mind for this build as I would like to do something very similar with a continental. 859.588.2433

LCB · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:13 am Post subject: Re: Ferguson 50 engine build

That 50 at princiton was stock also.They are conetal ehgines.I tougth a 65 engine would bolt in but he said not.There use to be a real good 65 pull in In. I would emagine that E Bloom would know who it was.I dont know how they compair to a 50 but if you can get weight down that would be the way to go.

VicS · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Ferguson 50 engine build

We have heard a 65 engine would bolt in. I looked on the specs page and the 65 is just 30 cu more. Those engines are high. have found a 133 like it has for 400. I"m thinking about just seeing how long a arm will swing inside with about a 1.8 crank-pin. Then see how big a sleeve will work with out moving the head bolts. A 85 is just 230 cu I think. That should be enough. Maybe we can make a 85 manafold work with a little tweaking! One thing about them they have a few good gear ratios. like your H. Sure missed you at Tunica. maybe next year. Vic

unstylish · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:57 am Post subject: Re: Ferguson 50 engine build

Vic, I thought about this. I was going to try to put a 318 perkins 4 cyl (should bolt in, I THINK) into a 40 or 50...

VicS · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: Ferguson 50 engine build

Is this engine found in a 410 or 510 Combine? thanks Vic

LCB · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: Ferguson 50 engine build

410 had a 6 cylinder chev 290 510 had a 327 chev V8.

smokeshow · Guest Report to Moderator

Vic the 410 had the AD 4.302 perkins. Same as the 318 but a tad less stroke. I have the 302 in my coop. You have seen it pull.

VicS · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: Ferguson 50 engine build

Thanks Guys. I've already learned quite a bit more about Massey's. My friend has bought a new 85 hp Massey. He thinks it has a 276 cu 4 cyl. Is this the same block. ps: it has a turbo. He called me yesterday and said, wouldn't get his new tractor today. The guy delivering it had forgot to check if the doors were shut, and the right one had dissapeared. SSo he hasn't got his new tractor yet. Vic

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