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Gustafson 11-01-2012 06:34:00 63.153.141.232 Report to Moderator	The situation: I pulled the head on my 2N last night (it hasn't run for 20 years, engine stuck) I found the #1 cylinder badly rusted, and both valves on #1 in the open position. I have it soaking in ATF overnight. My question: is she a candidate for a in-frame-overhaul or should I just turn it over to the machine shop? Cost is important on this project, but not the overriding consideration, my mechanic skills are moderate at best. How much should I attempt to do myself? [Reply]   [No Email]
russb wa 11-03-2012 11:39:28 67.185.6.72 Report to Moderator	Re: 2N in frame? in reply to Gustafson, 11-01-2012 06:34:00   My question: is she a candidate for a in-frame-overhaul or should I just turn it over to the machine shop? There is a thing called mission creep. Like when you need a tool that you don't have and head off in a completely new direction before returning to the original mission. The collective wisdom here is powerful, but its your call. Other possibilities: out of frame, you do find a used engine part the tractor out ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QV6FpYfbn0   [Reply]  [No Email]
oldtanker 11-01-2012 21:02:08 66.228.255.239 Report to Moderator	Re: 2N in frame? in reply to Gustafson, 11-01-2012 06:34:00   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Most farmers back in the day had no mechanic skill or experience. That N was most likely someones first tractor. Ain't that hard and a relly good starter engine for someone willing to learn. Where are you located? Maybe someone close by can help you out. Rick Rick   [Reply]  [No Email]
Charnerl 11-01-2012 14:54:45 66.175.157.115 Report to Moderator	Re: 2N in frame? in reply to Gustafson, 11-01-2012 06:34:00   If you want an experience that will make you feel good and have accomplished something, get you a local 8N or 9N owner that has overhauled an engine. He can give you a list of things needed to strip the engine down. Once stripped, he can talk you through the installation of a top end kit. Kit will cost $300+/- and buy your adviser a steak dinner. He will have to come by 3-4 times. I've done this and enjoy helping a fellow N'er. Didn't even get my hands dirty.   [Reply]  [No Email]
HCooke 11-01-2012 10:54:49 70.195.66.181 Report to Moderator	Re: 2N in frame? in reply to Gustafson, 11-01-2012 06:34:00   Sure is easier when it's on an engine stand.   [Reply]  [No Email]
old 11-01-2012 09:21:20 209.86.226.40 Report to Moderator	Re: 2N in frame? in reply to Gustafson, 11-01-2012 06:34:00   If rusted much of any a full rebuild will need to be done because you will not be able to hone out all the rust pits. Sort of makes me think about a Honda 50 I had back when I was 16 or so. The cylinder on it was so bad a set of rings would last maybe a week or 2. Replace the rings every week or so till the rings cleaned up the cylinder and all was ok for a long time. Bet I put in 4 or 5 sets of rings before the cylinder cleaned up enough for the rings to stay in but back then a set of rings and the gaskets I needed cost less then $10   [Reply]  [No Email]
TheOldHokie 11-01-2012 08:14:58 108.8.20.99 Report to Moderator	Re: 2N in frame? in reply to gracepat, 11-01-2012 06:34:00   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see If skills are "moderate at best" I'd suggest a shop. Use it as a chance to develop your skills a bit while doing some of the preliminary disassembly. Remove the engine and strip it the bare block. Remove the oil pan and take a peek inside before you hand it off to the pros. Expect a bill for roughly $1500 when you get it back. TOH   [Reply]  [No Email]
jackinok 11-01-2012 06:48:23 162.58.82.136 Report to Moderator	Re: 2N in frame? in reply to Gustafson, 11-01-2012 06:34:00   check the crank journals..just a little info,they were built to be overhauled in frame, in the feild.   [Reply]  [No Email]