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markdtn · 06-21-2016, 06:02 AM

I am putting an 8BA flathead in a 9N tractor. I have an Awesome Henry kit and am mid-way through the process. I rebuilt the engine so it is new, but bone stock. Tractor had an almost new 12V starter. The V8 came with a nasty crusty out-in-the weather starter. Do these interchange? They look really close. Thank you for any knowledge and experience you can share.

I am a bit torn on starters anyway. To make this work you have to holesaw a 3" hole in the tractor bellhousing to use a stock starter. I have considered using a mini-starter so I wouldn't have to cut the hole-but I really want this tractor to have a stock look to it. Also, I don't need the extra torque since my engine is stock.

06-21-2016, 06:02 AM	#1
markdtn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 164	9N tractor vs: 8BA starter interchange? I am putting an 8BA flathead in a 9N tractor. I have an Awesome Henry kit and am mid-way through the process. I rebuilt the engine so it is new, but bone stock. Tractor had an almost new 12V starter. The V8 came with a nasty crusty out-in-the weather starter. Do these interchange? They look really close. Thank you for any knowledge and experience you can share. I am a bit torn on starters anyway. To make this work you have to holesaw a 3" hole in the tractor bellhousing to use a stock starter. I have considered using a mini-starter so I wouldn't have to cut the hole-but I really want this tractor to have a stock look to it. Also, I don't need the extra torque since my engine is stock.