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Aug 2, 2001 | 01:31 PM

briandd1

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I have an engine off an old ford 8n. Its a funk conversion to a 6 cylinder. I need a rebuild kit for it (Pistons, sleeves, seals, bearings, whatever comes in a rebuild kit). On both sides of the block, there is a piece of metel pressed on that says "L141". On the right side (looking from the fan) it says either FERRO or FERRS. It also says 1HA-6015A on the same side. Does anyone know where I could get a rebuild kit for this engine?? How can I tell if this engine is a ford???
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brian

Aug 4, 2001 | 01:16 AM

mtflat

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Brian,
I was hoping someone else would jump in here. I only have flat 8's, so I'm giving this my best guess. I know Funk made conversions for Ford V8s, and I've never heard that they made them for any other makes. Doesn't mean they didn't tho.
The 1HA number sounds like a Ford pn. Mac's Antique Auto Parts lists pistons, rings, bearings, sleeves, etc. for "H" series (48 - 51) 7HA, 0HA, and 1HA follows the numerical prefixes of the V8s
Website is http://www.macsautoparts.com/ and phone number is 1-716-433-1500
My guess would be that you have a 1951 engine there. If so, here are some dimentions that might help you narrow it down. 1HA 6050's had main journal's of 2.8732" and con rod journals of 2.2980
H Series were 95hp L-head engines with 3.3" cylinder bore and 4.4" stroke for 226 cid.
Thats about the best I can do. - tim

Aug 10, 2001 | 10:52 PM

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Your best bet for any infomation will be from a 8n collector/restorer. I found a book published in 97 titled "FORD N SERIES TRACTORS", which has a small section on the FUNK conversions for the 8N, but very little (none) of the technical data, other than it was a CONVERSION KIT.There is a list of "PARTS,SERVICE AND INFORMATION" that could be helpfull. If you tell me what state I could give a possiable address for one of them. Hope this is some help, and the engine is staying in an 8N. JJBlack

Oct 3, 2002 | 01:12 PM

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Oct 6, 2002 | 08:10 PM

Bigran

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Brian, what have you been able to find out about the engine for your Funk? I bought one a few weeks ago and am trying to figure some things out myself. What carb is on yours? I'm also looking for a radiator and starter. any suggestions on where to find parts? Thanks.

Oct 7, 2002 | 10:15 AM

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