WOW!! This tip really worked to start my 8N..thanks all

8N24342 · Mar 21, 2015

I tried all most everything to get my 8N to start after 6 months of sitting outside. New points, Condenser ...gap set right. Check for spark...OK,
checks fuel to carb...good flow. Checked fuel screens...Good. Yes...key was on! Amp meter showed alive. Sparkie wires new. SO WHAT ELSE??
Then I read from this forum to check gap on sparkies...good according to F0-4 manual.
Still it would NOT start!!
Then I read 'TIPS': Wash Spark plugs in lacquer thinner...DID THAT AND "Hello!" It started immediately...purrs like a kitten!!
Thanks to all...great forum!!

PS: Quick question: Is there supposed to be a gasket between the front mount distributor and engine? Mine is leaking oil no matter how clean and snug I mount it.???????????????

BigYoung · Mar 21, 2015

Yeppers, you need a gasket as shown in the gasket kit available from this site. Less than $3.00.

My old N didn't have any of the gaskets in this kit.

Tom N MS · Mar 21, 2015

Plus $11.00 shipping, which is just too much...............

carlntexas · Mar 21, 2015

Needs a gasket just make one out off cereal box.

old · Mar 21, 2015

Most good farm and home stores have those gasket and places like O'Reilly's and NAPA should be able to get them. Or as said a cereal box works well

8N24342 · Mar 22, 2015

Should I use gasket cement on the distrib gasket to the engine block?

Royse · Mar 22, 2015

"Should I use gasket cement on the distrib gasket to the engine block?"

Only if you feel like crawling in there and scraping it off next time.
I would not. Gasket material is cheap, as are the pre-made gaskets.

Hobo,NC · Mar 22, 2015

May be but there is nuttin you can do about it...

Royse · Mar 22, 2015

"Plus $11.00 shipping, which is just too much..............."

If you order one thing it's $9.95 minimum, which is a lot of money.
If you order everything you need at one time it's much better.
Order up your spare oil drain gaskets, oil breather filters, etc.
Pay the shipping just one time and have what you need on hand.

Then I get another tractor and have to find other stuff to order!

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