First a BIG THANKS to Bob and Dell.
My problem was a rough running 8N. I did a carb overhaul and new plugs but no luck. After about 30 minutes she (Miss Kitty) would give it all she had just to make it back to the barn. After finding this group and the many, many, many links y'all have I felt confident I could do whatever the work intailed by myself.I did the compression test and my results were from 110 to 120 not much of a difference. I pulled the manifold off and after closer inspection found it had been brazed to the head on the upper left side. There was a lil indentation in the head where the heat had been escaping so I JB Welded there and sanded it smooth. I ordered a new manifold and gaskets. I put in new oil, oil filter, air filter oil, new spark plug wires, plugs, manifold, valve rod cover gaskets, muffler and fresh gas. With just a lil tap of the starter button she cranked up beautifully. And what's even better she idles all the way down, justs purrs like a kitten. That's a first. I have brake and hydaulic problems to fix next. As in NO brake on the right side and very lil on the left. The hydraulics could be the relief (safety) valve so I'm saving that one for last. Just wanted to share this with the group and say thanks to all of y'all for being here. Who said a woman's place is in the kitchen???
deb
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