I want to say hello from Southwest Va. and show you the 1952 8N that was about 200 ft. from my house. Gentleman bought it new in '52 and had put just over 1000 hrs. on it. It was covered but needed one new rim but after putting new points and 8 volt battery, fuel and checking all fluids it started right up. Checked oil press ( 40 lbs ) ran it for about 30 min. and changed everything. So far just replaced front wheel bearings as everything works as normal with possible carb rebuild needed.http://oi49.tinypic.com/k2ljbp.jpg[/img]
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8 volt battery???? Should be 6 volts!!!!! An 8 volt battery at best is a band aid fix for other problems and unless the charging system has been set up for it at best you will have a 7 volt charge on that battery. Plus when was the last time you saw a battery charger made to charge an 8 volt battery??????? Do it 6 volts or go modern and switch it over to 12 volts and get rid of a head ache waiting to happen
Great looking tractor, specially for a find so close to home!
The 8V battery won't hurt it, but it was probably put in there to cover up a problem.
Most likely problem being dirty electrical connections.
Clean 'em up, tighten 'em down and run it.
Does your amp meter work?
It should bounce a little when cranking and show a charge when running even if slightly.
Welcome to the forum!
The 8V battery won't hurt it, but it was probably put in there to cover up a problem.
Most likely problem being dirty electrical connections.
Clean 'em up, tighten 'em down and run it.
Does your amp meter work?
It should bounce a little when cranking and show a charge when running even if slightly.
Welcome to the forum!
You have not hurt anything with the 8 volt battery.
The problem will happen a few weeks from now when
the battery is no longer fully charged. I know
because i bought an 8N with an 8 volt battery. When
I could no longer keep it charged I put a 6 volt
battery and it has been running and starting ever
since (about 5 years).
The problem will happen a few weeks from now when
the battery is no longer fully charged. I know
because i bought an 8N with an 8 volt battery. When
I could no longer keep it charged I put a 6 volt
battery and it has been running and starting ever
since (about 5 years).
Ultradog MN
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Dog,
Welcome to the board.
Not many of these things still being bought from the original owners any more.
Makes your's kinda unique.
Did you ask him for any kind of manuals or sales slips or literature on it?
I definately would.
A bit of provenance is always a treat.
Why did he buy it and how come so few hours on it over the years.
I assume it has been painted since new?
If it wasn't I would seriously consider cleaning it up and fixing any leaks and making it run nice but Not painting it.
They say they're only original Once.
But can be "restored" many times.
Original rivited bumper looks pretty straight from here.
Bonus!
Welcome to the board.
Not many of these things still being bought from the original owners any more.
Makes your's kinda unique.
Did you ask him for any kind of manuals or sales slips or literature on it?
I definately would.
A bit of provenance is always a treat.
Why did he buy it and how come so few hours on it over the years.
I assume it has been painted since new?
If it wasn't I would seriously consider cleaning it up and fixing any leaks and making it run nice but Not painting it.
They say they're only original Once.
But can be "restored" many times.
Original rivited bumper looks pretty straight from here.
Bonus!
Ultradog MN
Well-known Member
- Location
- Twin Cities
I wasn't cutting you on Tractor Talk by the way.
Called you an impatient old fart but I agreed with your leaving and would have done the same.
A lot of guys here on the N Board don't read or post on TT. As a regular on YT I think they are missing a lot of what this whole site is all about.
But getting back to this thread, Ford tractors are good. Don't you think?
Called you an impatient old fart but I agreed with your leaving and would have done the same.
A lot of guys here on the N Board don't read or post on TT. As a regular on YT I think they are missing a lot of what this whole site is all about.
But getting back to this thread, Ford tractors are good. Don't you think?
I didn't take it as an insult at all, I'm not thin skinned. I was just pointing out that I'm not "old". LOL
I think I now own more Fords than all other brands combined, but I may have to go count to be sure!
Yes, they are great machines.
The guys here on the N board are awesome. If they choose to specialize in a favorite model/series that
only makes them stronger on that subject, so no complaints.
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