danweikert21 166 #1 Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) Hi everyone I’m wondering how to raise a hood to fit a bigger engine into an &57 I’m putting a k301 and it wont fit Edited March 18, 2022 by danweikert21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #2 Posted March 18, 2022 Do you have access to a welder? Any sheet metal or fabrication tools? I’d say it might be a trial and error game. You could make a taller riser for the hood itself, or I believe that has a bull horn shaped 3/8” rod… maybe make a taller one? It might have a straight through 3/8” pin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #3 Posted March 18, 2022 Here’s where I raised one up with stock parts… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #4 Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) I am currently in the progress of doing a 4.5inch lift on my C141 to fit a diesel. the dash has to be raised and moved back to maintain the same angle for the longer steeringshaft. Edited March 19, 2022 by Maxwell-8 3 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #5 Posted March 18, 2022 A read through this post shows how I raised the hood to fit the diesel engine in my short frame. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #6 Posted March 18, 2022 You 2 guys having a horsepower race like in the 60's? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #7 Posted March 18, 2022 5 hours ago, squonk said: You 2 guys having a horsepower race like in the 60's? ahahha i mean this is the last big thing for this tractor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #8 Posted March 19, 2022 On 3/18/2022 at 5:12 AM, Maxwell-8 said: I am currently in the progress of doing a 4.5inch lift on my C141 to fit a diesel. the dash has to be raised and moved back to mainyain the same e-angle for the longer steeringshaft. is there anywhere i can buy said hood raisers On 3/18/2022 at 5:12 AM, Maxwell-8 said: I am currently in the progress of doing a 4.5inch lift on my C141 to fit a diesel. the dash has to be raised and moved back to mainyain the same e-angle for the longer steeringshaft. is there anywhere i can look to try and buy these because i don’t have any fabrication skill or a welder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #9 Posted March 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, 857lover said: is there anywhere i can buy said hood raisers 8 minutes ago, 857lover said: is there anywhere i can look to try and buy these because i don’t have any fabrication skill or a welder Not that I know off. This is all completely custom. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #10 Posted March 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Maxwell-8 said: Not that I know off. This is all completely custom. jeez i also was wondering if i could take my oil pan off and have a nachine shop take some material off of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #11 Posted March 19, 2022 1 minute ago, 857lover said: i also was wondering if i could take my oil pan off and have a nachine shop take some material off of it That may be a possibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #12 Posted March 19, 2022 Just now, Achto said: That may be a possibility. how far do you think i could go with it a inch and a half max? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #13 Posted March 19, 2022 Hard question to answer, with out holding one in my hand and measuring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,664 #14 Posted March 19, 2022 If you go that far when you put it back together all the holes may be gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #15 Posted March 19, 2022 Probably be easier and cheaper to Just buy a tractor with a big block already in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
