Greetings all,I'm in need of a major engine over haul of my Ford 8-N tractor as well as 12V conversion. First I need to properly identify what year and any other numbers I need to obtain in order to do anything else. Can someone please direct me to where specifically find the proper numbers I need ? thank you in advance.
- Thread starter nicko-31
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OK ,I know that my tractor is a side mount . I'm still able to start and use the tractor for bush cutting but getting it started is difficult because it's a 6V system and needs ether to start .I don't like using ether and only use a small squirt. Also it burns an awful lot of oil. If I install a 12V system kit for now until winter should I use a 12V coil or just stick with the resistor ??
Ultradog MN
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We need more info.
Is the tractor hard to start because it
has low compression?
Or is it hard to start because it doesn't
turn over well.
If it's because of low compression then
12V will turn it over faster and start it
better.
I would eliminate the resister and use a
coil that doesn't need one.
Less wiring and fewer connections to have
to maintain.
Starting fluid isn't bad on a gasser.
I use it freely - even copiously, if I
have one that's hard to start.
It is on a diesel that you want to be
careful with that stuff.
Is the tractor hard to start because it
has low compression?
Or is it hard to start because it doesn't
turn over well.
If it's because of low compression then
12V will turn it over faster and start it
better.
I would eliminate the resister and use a
coil that doesn't need one.
Less wiring and fewer connections to have
to maintain.
Starting fluid isn't bad on a gasser.
I use it freely - even copiously, if I
have one that's hard to start.
It is on a diesel that you want to be
careful with that stuff.
On a side mount going to 12 volts you either need a ballast resister like the one you can get at O'Reilly's part #VR-1 or you need to replace the coil with a true 12 volt coil that will say right on it no resister needed.
Just for your info a side mount is a late as if after April or 1950 to a 1952 tractor
Just for your info a side mount is a late as if after April or 1950 to a 1952 tractor
I'm unfortunately unsure where the compression is, It doesn't seem to turn over fast enough to start with choke so that's why I use a shot of ether. I am looking into buying the 12V kit offered here on the site and it specifies weather I'm going to buy the 12v Coil or just use the resister that comes with the kit. It will some times restart right after I shut it off without ether but again it burns an awful lot of engine oil.
2ruNgineer
Member
I don't see that anyone else has said it, so I will. It doesn't start hard because it is 6V. I can start my 2N with 6V below 5F in the winter in a pole barn with only a mag neater on the oil pan.
Sounds like you have some other items on the tractor that need to be addressed.....which the team here will take good care of you. Follow their instructions precisely.
All connections bright and tight, all fuel lines clear, all carb settings adjusted properly.
Sounds like you have some other items on the tractor that need to be addressed.....which the team here will take good care of you. Follow their instructions precisely.
All connections bright and tight, all fuel lines clear, all carb settings adjusted properly.
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