D15 engine in a B?

I've read that's a easy way to add power to a B, without buying a bigger tractor. If I were to swap a D15 or D15 Series II engine in, what all would be involved? I understand it will bolt up for the most part, but I'm sure there are some little issues to take care of. 

You need a 40...

Simpler to buy a D14 or D15 then you have hyd's, 8 speeds forward and 2 reverse plus live pto which makes operating the combine a lot easier.

Yes, That is what I was meaning! The four studs at the bottom thru the timing cover. The B block is tapped to 1/2" the D 15 is tapped to 5/8"

[QUOTE=Dick L]

Hey Creston...I think ya need to find ya a WD or WD45,,, that fix ya up jus right wit that 60 combine...

best way to cure folks who think ya don't need that many tractors, have them switch the implements!!!  once ya get the extra hp, maybe some wider/loaded tires would give ya more traction?  I also ran bear paw chains on my wd45 year round.  rode like crap, but helped keeping traction on the hillside I call a farm!!  if your wife is picky about digging up the lawn, I don't recommend the bear paws!!  they'll also rip up asphalt if your tires start to spin.

Creston, just chip the computer on it to get some more horsepower out of it. Isn't that how they do it now a days? Darrel

Just update one of your tractors to a WD. The hand clutch will make combining a lot easier plus you can reach all the combine controls

WD45 wrote: Just update one of your tractors to a WD. The hand clutch will make combining a lot easier plus you can reach all the combine controls

Trade the Ford in on a real tractor, Creston.

lotsa fords don't go anywhere...

I but a d14/D15 engine in my B that I lowered for mowing with a 6' mower.
Besides what others have mentioned:
   you need to use the B radiator and fan, this is not ideal as I find on a 95 deg day mowing tall grass it runs around 200 deg or more, not a problem just info.
  Also need to add a temp gauge somewhere other than the gauge on the hood.
  The oil fill/breather cap is in a different place, need a new hole in the hood.
   The air filter will not fit with the D10/20/14/15 exhaust manifold, I fabbed up a pipe and put a K&N on it.
I also riveted on a plate to cover the B water temp & oil fill hole.
So it is very doable, but takes some work.




Edited by wbecker - 08 May 2017 at 8:33pm

CrestonM wrote: The only Fords that aren't real tractors are the post 1950's ones! Lol Plus, it's a family tractor, and me being the 5th generation of 8N owners, its not going anywhere!

The 5000D was a good tractor. My uncle had one. It was painted blue and was badged as a Fordson Major Diesel.