Hey all,
I've got a 1952 8N that I've owned for about a year, with a Ford I9-II7/Model 68 Industrial loader on it. I'd like to do some engine and body work/restoration before the snow starts to fly again, but doing anything up front with the loader on it has been severely hampering my efforts (read: getting nothing done at all).
I haven't been able to find anything regarding the installation/removal process of the loader, shy of a couple vague "Email me and I'll tell you all about it" posts in various forums.
I know it's not going to be a "quick and painless" process - but I'd like to keep it at a "weekend without stitches" point.
I know where all the disconnect points are, but actually getting it off the tractor is where I'm stalled. To me, it looks like I'm going to have to build a lift cradle around the whole thing, back out of the loader a little ways, then lift it up and over the front wheels. Bit of a PITA, but doable. But, I'd like other folks' input and suggestions! Pictures would be even better, if someone has documented a step by step!
Thanks in advance!
I've got a 1952 8N that I've owned for about a year, with a Ford I9-II7/Model 68 Industrial loader on it. I'd like to do some engine and body work/restoration before the snow starts to fly again, but doing anything up front with the loader on it has been severely hampering my efforts (read: getting nothing done at all).
I haven't been able to find anything regarding the installation/removal process of the loader, shy of a couple vague "Email me and I'll tell you all about it" posts in various forums.
I know it's not going to be a "quick and painless" process - but I'd like to keep it at a "weekend without stitches" point.
I know where all the disconnect points are, but actually getting it off the tractor is where I'm stalled. To me, it looks like I'm going to have to build a lift cradle around the whole thing, back out of the loader a little ways, then lift it up and over the front wheels. Bit of a PITA, but doable. But, I'd like other folks' input and suggestions! Pictures would be even better, if someone has documented a step by step!
Thanks in advance!
