POWER in a 1952 Ford 8N Tractor Like You have NEVER Seen Before!

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  • The Ford 8N was one of the most popular tractors on American farms - but Jimmy Deakins of Tennessee has outfitted his 1952 8N in a way that was NEVER done before! The 8N was built from 1947 to 1952, and back in the day, you could boost the power of your 8N tractor to over 100 HP with a Funk Conversion. Jimmy took his power boost a step further by dropping in a flat-head 8-Cylinder Cadillac engine. For sure, Jimmy Deakins puts his own spin on his case of Classic Tractor Fever!
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  • @sofakinggood5829
    @sofakinggood5829 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    50 mph? He'll never have to prove his courage to me.

    • @tomrobards7753
      @tomrobards7753 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We clocked a 1100 Massey Ferguson back in the 60s in stock form at 45 mph and it was difficult to keep it in your lane of traffic with a 12 foot disk behind it it was a nnew tractor then

    • @gregorycross612
      @gregorycross612 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very nice Jimmy!

  • @michaelvogel2522
    @michaelvogel2522 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Had an old neighbor that was the local weld shop, and he put a 289 Ford in a WC Allis and when he got it together it would do over 50, on the maiden voyage he passed a woman in a Volkswagen Beetle and she about ran off the road, loved hearing him tell that story.

  • @Dan-qy1rg
    @Dan-qy1rg ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A great great Ford 8N and super nice guy, I am impressed with Mr. Jimmy Deakins ability and tenacity! He not only came up with the Cadillac engine concept, but his talent to make it look like it is a perfect fit is fantastic. Thank you for sharing this awesome story!

    • @tomrobards7753
      @tomrobards7753 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't remember his name or channel but there's a guy that's put every engine you can imagine in an 8n Ford including motorcycle engines

  • @michaeldouglas1243
    @michaeldouglas1243 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Being from a family of Ford tractor guys i must say this 8N is one bad ass piece!! I'd love to drive it.

  • @mikeembrey9176
    @mikeembrey9176 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great build 👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @tylerknoll8135
    @tylerknoll8135 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That 8N might be the fastest classic tractor in the world

  • @42lookc
    @42lookc ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That is one beautiful build!

  • @rickleonard2936
    @rickleonard2936 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That’s pretty cool!!😎

  • @bladewiper
    @bladewiper ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks to have the Sherman, over/under transmission. That would explain the 50mph.

  • @michaelbaumgardner2530
    @michaelbaumgardner2530 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Outstanding build

  • @backachershomestead
    @backachershomestead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonder if that has the Sherman transmission in it. Have one in my jubilee
    It's the combination hi/low transmission

  • @mosriteflyinfingers9252
    @mosriteflyinfingers9252 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The ultimate rockabilly vehicle. It’s commendable how seamlessly he blends the Cadillac motor with the rest of the tractor.

  • @apollorobb
    @apollorobb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The 47 Cadillac was a 346 Cu In. v8 not originally called a flathead it was known as the side valve v8 and were rated @ 150HP ive rebuilt a few of these years ago

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I met a girl in Gray Tennessee many years ago. She said she didn't like to drive fast, because she might get a teekit. My grandma on my mom's side lived in Tennessee.

  • @floridaflywheelersantiquee7578
    @floridaflywheelersantiquee7578 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks good thanks for sharing

  • @backachershomestead
    @backachershomestead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would think driving that 8n at 50 mph would be like the space shuttle re entering the atmosphere.

  • @wproct11
    @wproct11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This really brought back memories for me. I had a friend, ex brother in law, who was a huge fan of the 8N Ford tractor. He would buy and resell them as a hobby, and he had literally owned many dozens of them. He even once owned a flat head V8 ford conversion at one time. My Dad owned one that he bought new in 1952 and I spent many hours plowing, raking hay, and other chores on that little tractor. I really enjoyed this video, thanks for posting!

  • @littlerougue
    @littlerougue ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kinda ironical but Henry Ford also founded the company that became Cadillac

    • @mikelovin7
      @mikelovin7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For those that want to know...
      Cadillac was formed from the remnants of the Henry Ford Company. After a dispute between Henry Ford and his investors, Ford left the company along with several of his key partners in March 1902. Ford's financial backers William Murphy and Lemuel Bowen called in engineer Henry M. Leland of Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company to appraise the plant and equipment in preparation for liquidating the company's assets. Instead, Leland persuaded the pair to continue manufacturing automobiles using Leland's proven single-cylinder engine. A new company called the Cadillac Automobile Company was established on August 22, 1902, converting the Henry Ford Company factory at Cass Street and Amsterdam Avenue. It was named after French explorer Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, who had founded Detroit in 1701.

  • @darinmullins4770
    @darinmullins4770 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This man is a national treasure and should speak at schools and colleges around the country inspiring young people .

  • @tomrobards7753
    @tomrobards7753 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it

  • @ethics1017
    @ethics1017 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful machine, Thank you for sharing.

  • @darrenblattner2508
    @darrenblattner2508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A friend of mine has a 318 in his. Nice tractor, never seen a Cadillac engine before.

  • @392hemi9
    @392hemi9 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The year they featured Ford at Badger Steam and Gas Engine show at Baraboo Wisconsin, a guy brought a 8N Ford, that he had installed a V12 Lincoln engine in it. It ran super smooth and looked like a work of art!

  • @SCfanIam100
    @SCfanIam100 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's not a 1952 Ford 8N. It was a Ford 8N at one time but not anymore. Why do people like to ruin things??

  • @chuckswenson8044
    @chuckswenson8044 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a ford 8N with a 302 v8 220 HP with high range , to achieve 50 MPH you would have to be running over 5000 RPM , I personally don’t think that engine is capable of doing that , maybe I am missing something.?

  • @markjurkovich7814
    @markjurkovich7814 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to see that with an implement on back and working. Also, if anyone remembers, Henry Ford's first vehicle venture was a company that became Cadillac (I can't remember the name off hand)
    So I think it's just fine that an 8N is powered by Cadillac.

  • @jimmyfann2174
    @jimmyfann2174 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this tractor!

  • @JoeBManco
    @JoeBManco 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love to have an 8n but keep it original. I assumed Cadillac used the Chevy straight-6 and didn't know they had a flat V8. It certainly is a beautiful and unique tractor.

  • @douglasmayherjr.5733
    @douglasmayherjr.5733 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful Tractor. I also never knew Cadillac made a V8 Flathead. He’s a braver man than I am to take a 8n 50 mph. Wow. Thanks for sharing this work of art.

    • @Corvacar
      @Corvacar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      1949 was the first year for the Overhead Valve V8 for both both Cadillac and Oldsmobile.
      Oldsmobile was chosen as the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car because of this advancement.
      Oldsmobile’s Engine was also a Flathead V8 prior to 1949.

  • @MaclearieFarms
    @MaclearieFarms 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We put a 454 big block in our buddy’s 2N and he plows with it and he pulls a 4-16

  • @coryfogle5353
    @coryfogle5353 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Though I don't know what speed it's dapable of, I've seen one a guy in Monroe, Michigan put a aircraft Turbine engine in. It's pretty cool.

  • @19017070
    @19017070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty cool

  • @donvoll2580
    @donvoll2580 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good day from Ontario. Boy at 50 mph it must be r unning close to 5000 rpm Thanks

  • @glenrahn4789
    @glenrahn4789 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My dad and I put a Cadillac engin in my 79 f250 it was pretty cool

  • @paulr7547
    @paulr7547 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is great.

  • @rainbowboa100
    @rainbowboa100 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    a chevy motor in an old ford tractor? capitol idea! those ford motors are nothin but trouble!

  • @iconofsin5886
    @iconofsin5886 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They don't make them like they used to, and that's rather saddening.

  • @Desmouffe
    @Desmouffe ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to go...

  • @Rick-Rarick
    @Rick-Rarick ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it!

  • @scalph999
    @scalph999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would be super to see that pulling a sled

  • @johnhargis4566
    @johnhargis4566 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Workmasnip is inpressive looks factory 😊 ❤

  • @MrChevelle83
    @MrChevelle83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fine gentlemen. and a fine machine he built!

  • @BubbaBubbaphant-s2y
    @BubbaBubbaphant-s2y 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've seen these models before but it was old and rusty

  • @duanepierson4375
    @duanepierson4375 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A bored machinist can do amazing things!

  • @barrybegley5379
    @barrybegley5379 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That Ford 8N is a sculpture. Just a beautiful creation. Most enjoyable to witness. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

  • @dutchvoornik6401
    @dutchvoornik6401 ปีที่แล้ว

    50 mph?! I'll bet flying down the road in that 8n would make your neck hair stand right up!

  • @danw6014
    @danw6014 ปีที่แล้ว

    The neatest "conversion" I have ever seen was a John Deere G with a 392 Chrysler Hemi.
    He did a nice job on this one though and I have never seen a flathead Caddy engine either.
    Also learned today that Chrysler made a 354 with a poly head.

  • @charlescastle5566
    @charlescastle5566 ปีที่แล้ว

    I only live about 10 minutes from the Gray Fairgrounds and I've never got to see this show yet. Great story Brain.

  • @jefferypowell9885
    @jefferypowell9885 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've seen a vaddy flat head before

  • @jimbailey7997
    @jimbailey7997 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍

  • @alanstrong55
    @alanstrong55 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You made a real performer out of an old Ford tractor. What an unusual move if I ever heard of any. Ford tractors were always so good. Keep up the good work.

  • @tomrobards7753
    @tomrobards7753 ปีที่แล้ว

    You adjust the front end to stop the shimmy on any wide end tractor

  • @backachershomestead
    @backachershomestead ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to do that to mine. I could get my lawn done in no time.

  • @davidkraft3690
    @davidkraft3690 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wondering what the displacement of that engine is ?

  • @darrellepickering8433
    @darrellepickering8433 ปีที่แล้ว

    346 cu in, 150 hp.

  • @oldtruthteller2512
    @oldtruthteller2512 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here in Louisiana those little Fords are everywhere

  • @dougkubash8673
    @dougkubash8673 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!! You sure did a great job!

  • @briandietrich1373
    @briandietrich1373 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does clutch hold up?

  • @robertpacific8319
    @robertpacific8319 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is awesome.

  • @outdoorlifemaine6691
    @outdoorlifemaine6691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They're nice tractors but you never seen that tractor pulls for one reason

  • @JS-kd7jf
    @JS-kd7jf ปีที่แล้ว

    So it's more or less USELESS! just something to look at!! Afraid to get it DIRTY!! a useless "FORDILAC"

  • @dougstubbs9637
    @dougstubbs9637 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Caddy, because Fix Or Repair Daily…Found On Rubbish Dumps. Good move.

  • @mikelovin7
    @mikelovin7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For anyone interested in the Cadillac engines this might help... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_V8_engine

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs1981 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful tractor wow