Ford Tractor Conversion Kits

2017 - Volume #BFS, Issue #17, Page #84

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Don Knasel, developer of conversion kits for Ford N-Series tractors, passed away in 2015. His son David, who spent countless hours working with his dad to develop the “Awesome Henry” Ford Flathead conversion, is committed to continue offering the same great products and service.
Knasel says the success of the Awesome Henry conversion now rivals the success of the original Funk Bros. conversion. The kit makes it a snap to install V-8 flathead engines in place of the original 4-cyl. engine. Works on any N-Series tractor.
No special tools are needed. The conversion kit uses the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel found on the flathead V-8. “We haven’t even had to adjust the clutch; they just slide in. Most anybody capable of changing oil or spark plugs can switch engines with the kit in about 8 to 10 hrs.,” says Knasel.

Overhead Valve Conversion
Knasel offers overhead valve kits for 260, 289, 302, and 351 cu. in. Ford Windsor engines in N-Series tractors. The kit includes bell housing adaptor, engine cradle, oil pan cover, radius arm extensions and spacer, tie rod extensions, Bendix cover, starter spacer, flywheel shield, new engine flywheel drilled to fit your N-Series pressure plate and clutch, aluminum dash extension, dash gasket, choke cable and all nuts and bolts needed. Comes with raised hood or original height.

Mini 8N Kit
A fiberglass kit for do-it-yourself conversions consists of a single piece fiberglass hood that fits over most standard garden tractors. Simply remove the existing hood and use some 1-in. by 3/16-in. metal strapping to make a couple of brackets. The new fiberglass hood is reinforced at the bottom and uses two bolts to attach.
Kit includes hood, bumper, 12-volt working headlights, radiator cap, grille decals, hood script, Ford badge, and rear fenders with single rib and script.
Contact: David Knasel, 19300 State Rt. 47, Maplewood, Ohio 45340 (ph 937 497-9447; www.awesomehenry.com).

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Ford Tractor Conversion Kits TRACTORS Accessories Don Knasel developer of conversion kits for Ford N-Series tractors passed away in 2015 His son David who spent countless hours working with his dad to develop the “Awesome Henry” Ford Flathead conversion is committed to continue offering the same great products and service Knasel says the success of the Awesome Henry conversion now rivals the success of the original Funk Bros conversion The kit makes it a snap to install V-8 flathead engines in place of the original 4-cyl engine Works on any N-Series tractor No special tools are needed The conversion kit uses the clutch pressure plate and flywheel found on the flathead V-8 “We haven’t even had to adjust the clutch; they just slide in Most anybody capable of changing oil or spark plugs can switch engines with the kit in about 8 to 10 hrs ” says Knasel Overhead Valve Conversion Knasel offers overhead valve kits for 260 289 302 and 351 cu in Ford Windsor engines in N-Series tractors The kit includes bell housing adaptor engine cradle oil pan cover radius arm extensions and spacer tie rod extensions Bendix cover starter spacer flywheel shield new engine flywheel drilled to fit your N-Series pressure plate and clutch aluminum dash extension dash gasket choke cable and all nuts and bolts needed Comes with raised hood or original height Mini 8N Kit A fiberglass kit for do-it-yourself conversions consists of a single piece fiberglass hood that fits over most standard garden tractors Simply remove the existing hood and use some 1-in by 3/16-in metal strapping to make a couple of brackets The new fiberglass hood is reinforced at the bottom and uses two bolts to attach Kit includes hood bumper 12-volt working headlights radiator cap grille decals hood script Ford badge and rear fenders with single rib and script Contact: David Knasel 19300 State Rt 47 Maplewood Ohio 45340 ph 937 497-9447; www awesomehenry com

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