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A story about my 1948 8N

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RedBelliedMule

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Good evening to all. I've used this site for over 15 years as a resource for my 8N but never have joined as a member.

Recently I decided to write about the tractor that I love. It is technical but it also talks about a first-time owner experience with the N series.

There is a linked story if anyone is interested in spending the time to read it. I just wanted to share this because of my love for the 8N and the history I have with it.
1948 8N
 
(quoted from post at 04:06:23 11/26/16) Good evening to all. I've used this site for over 15 years as a resource for my 8N but never have joined as a member.

Recently I decided to write about the tractor that I love. It is technical but it also talks about a first-time owner experience with the N series.

There is a linked story if anyone is interested in spending the time to read it. I just wanted to share this because of my love for the 8N and the history I have with it.
1948 8N
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We need a pic to go with that. Good read btw.
 
Well written story, thanks for sharing.
While some of it may qualify as "abuse by ignorance", I don't
think you asked it to do too much, it just needed better care.
You have now learned that.

These N's are plowing fools. That's what they were designed for.
You had an ORC on for the rotary mower, that saved you more trouble.

In the end it sounds like the tractor has served you well and
that you're happy with it. That's the joy of forums like this.
They help people learn about and repair their tractors.
 
HiYa Red-
Welcome aboard. As far as becoming a member, all you need to do is register with a handle, log-in, and show up by posting, but you've already done that. No annual dues, no secret handshake, and no magic decoder ring required! Now, you have written a very good piece on your Ford 8N and if you haven't done so, subscribe to the Ford Tractor publications, The N-NEWS, and the Ford/Fordson Collectors Association, submit your story to them and chances are it will get published for many more Ford Tractor nuts like us to read. Pictures are always a welcome treat too -before and after even better. Keep in mind there are many old timers (and some young'uns too) who do not use the Internet and rely on the old school method of the printed word. Nothing wrong with that whatsoever. Your story probably sounds familiar to many of us too as we all have similar experiences and stories to tell. An oil pressure reading of 5 PSI when hot is an indication of a worn out engine and time for an overhaul but you learned that lesson too. Thanks for sharing and hope to see ya 'round...

Tim *PloughNman* Daley(MI)
 
Yesterday, after a month of not seeing the Mule, I was able to go out and determine if the old girl was up to doing some work. It was a little cold but there were not freezing temps. I connected the battery, added fresh fuel, and with a little bit of choke, she fired right up. I let the tractor idle for a few minutes and there was not a single hesitation in the exhaust note.

I climbed into the seat and took her out for some brush cutting. I ran her a little over half throttle and cut at a high setting. The tractor never slowed the entire time. She just cut and cut and was smooth as silk. No noises, no knocks, not a single symptom of trouble from the old girl.

I ran her for about 2 hours and then put the 8n into the barn. I am a very happy owner.

For anyone new to the forum, the people on this board are the best when it comes to advice and troubleshooting. I can't thank the forum members enough for their technical contributions. With research you can find everything needed to get your old 8n running reliably.

I've included a photo of the old 8n. She isn't pretty but she's a hard working tractor.
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