8N 3 point hitch

My first question is: Where is a good place to get a top link for the 3 point hitch so I can hook up to my rear blade. When I say "top link" (am I using the right term?), I mean the piece that connects the implement to the top point on the tractor where draft is sensed. My tractor is missing the "top link" and I would like to buy ne. And what does one look like? My manuals don't really show a good picture that allows me to really make out what it is. All of my pictures make it look like two lengths of about 1/4" thick steel that are about 24" long and about 3" wide. They look like they are joined to one another with several bolts and there appears to be some type of spacers used where the pins are located at both ends. Is this what the top link basically is?

And second, I have noticed on my dipstick for the tranny that the tranny is over filled with oil. Could that affect the operation of the hydraulics? I don't think they are functioning correctly. When I place the depth control all the way down with the clutch depressed, the arms drop. But as soon as I let out on the clutch, the arms raise back up with the depth control still in the down position.

I haven't had a chance to really trouble shoot the hydraulics yet. Just thought I'd ask you veteran Ford owners for your advice before I got too far into things.

Thanks in advance for your help. By the way, the Ford started right up and runs like a champ! I love it!

Greg

After 7 years of sitting I would go ahead and drain the gear oil (and engine). You might find water to be in the gear oil, this will cause problems with the lift without a doubt. Refill with 5 gallons of 90wt. (everyone has differing preferences). Be sure you have a boot on the gear shift...3 dollars.

Welcome to the joy of having an "N".

Dennis N Tx.
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I'll leave the hydraulics questions to others more knowledgable in such matters. I've never had to mess with mine other than change the oil. You may have water in it, if I leave mine set out (most of the time since it is hooked to a manure spreader) water gets in the system and shows over full, although if it gets too full it runs out past the bad axle seal on one side! One more thing to do someday.

Good luck! There is a wealth of info here.