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52 8n Smokes some, Did Compression Test.

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Tecate

11-05-2001 06:37:32

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I just purchased a 52 8N that smokes some, I Changed the Oil and Filter and Topped off with fresh gas. I warmed it up and did a Compression test to see what I had.

1 2 3 4
Dry 100,120,130,125
Wet 105,125,140,130
All the plugs looked good except 4 which had some dark Carbon I sespect the oil Burner.

After running it for a Hour on Sunday it still smokes some on load and under throttle but not as bad. I paid 1800 and it came with Shredder, Post Hole Digger,5ft. Blade and Scoop. Does this sound like a good deal, Does the Compression seem OK.

Also the Lift Seems to Go down after couple of minutes after turning off. otherwise works ok.

Advise.

Thanks,
Andrew

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R.M. In AL.

11-05-2001 20:05:38

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Re: 52 8n Smokes some, Did Compression Test. in reply to Tecate, 11-05-2001 06:37:32

I would say you did VERY well.I think the engine will last a long time.Might want to check or maybe change the Hyd. Oil.Yours would probably do better with the 90 wt. Mineral Oil.I think all you need to do now is the fine tuning and minor adjustments...Enjoy it and keep us posted..R.M. In Al.

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Dell (WA)

11-05-2001 11:02:02

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Re: 52 8n Smokes some, Did Compression Test. in reply to Tecate, 11-05-2001 06:37:32

Andrew..... ..Ford compression specs: 90psi min. Most consider dry compression in excess of 120 "braggin' rights". New engine wet compression about 5 psi normal increase. I think you have good compression, not certain why #1 is low, it probably is yer oil burner. #4 dark carbon is probably bad sparkplug wire. Always use real copper core sparkie wire not that modern carbonfiber anti-radio static stuff.

As long as yer sparkies donnna foul up, and it starts eazy, and it has enuff power to do what you want it to, I wouldn't worry about a little "smokin", which may be a mall-adjusted (rich) carburator.

$1800 for most 8N's very good price, musta thrown in about $800 worth of implements for free "Shredder=350, Post Hole Digger=250,5ft. Blade=100 and Scoop=100". Did you wear a "bandana mask" over your face? (grin)

A very good 3-point hydraulic lift will stay up overnight. Most will stay up 30 minutes. When it drops in less than 5 minutes, most start considering rebuilding the hydraulics the next step. If'n it drops imeadiately after turning off the hydraulic pump PTO or engine then it is definately a sick puppy. There are many hydraulic helps in the "archives" at the top of this great N-Board..... ....Dell

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Hunter

11-05-2001 07:31:11

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Re: 52 8n Smokes some, Did Compression Test. in reply to Tecate, 11-05-2001 06:37:32

Looks to me like you did pretty good. I would think you would get a few years out of it before a rebuild. Congradulations!!!!! !

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Water Boy

11-05-2001 07:18:46

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Re: 52 8n Smokes some, Did Compression Test. in reply to Tecate, 11-05-2001 06:37:32

Tecate:

Kiss your wife and buy her a new fur coat. You did very well.

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