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WOW! First of all, let me say THANK YOU to everyone who is offering advice, all input has been/IS VERY helpful. I went "out lookin" today, (spent the WHOLE entire day doing this) and saw many things..... I have seen a couple of Ford 8N"s that look like they should be shot and made into fish reefs somewhere, they were so bad. I went straight to the dipsticks on these, for the main oil, and for the rear ends and completely discounted two of them right off the bat, because the "fluids" in them were colored whiter than my sneakers! This is not good, I know just from an automotive standpoint, so I figured it must carry over to tractors also. I also looked at a Ford Jubilee that didn"t seem to bad, it had clean fluids at least, drove well, started right up from a cold start and then re-started shortly there after and did not seem to be leaking anything necessary. The hydraulics in the back stayed up until the pressure was released on it after it was parked and the bar went gently down. The PTO clutch turned nicely and the teeth on it did not seem to be worn off. No tachometer at all though, just a plate where it should have been, no working lights and did seem to be miss-fireing a bit like it had a bad plug/wire/points etc... in there. I liked the fact though that all four plugs were right up in the front, easy to get to and everything went into gear nicely (though the shift pattern on the knob was different than the one imprinted on the tractor). I also did like the fact that you could widen the stance of it, by moving the front pins on the front wheels and switching the rear wheels. But, it is not something that could be done often or even by my hubby and myself. So, that"s not entirely useful. I also found another 8N that is being COMPLETELY rebuilt from the motor to the tranny and will have new rear tires and good condition front tires on it. He had taken the motor out and had it machined and blasted and re-bored and just completely gone thru it top to bottom, manifold, carb, exhaust, alt., starter, ignition etc... He said he was going to work on the rear end next. Also going to put on new headlights (not that I will be driving in the dark, but it"s nice to see the thoroughness) and that he would call me when it was done to hear it run and drive it- all for $2,800 approx. No attachments with it though and I would have to get a different seat, as I am NOT a fan of the original "pan seats". I have a few more to look at this weekend and will add more info on the Masseys when I get to them and can see what I"m dealing with. Also to mention the same guy that"s re-doing the 8N also had a 1980+, 61?something series Ford diesle,(can"t remember exact year or model) but that one seemed to have a LOT of pressure/exhaust leakages from around the manifiold and was blowing smoke and dripping oil. It was higher horse power and a bigger tractor all the way around, but he wanted $3k + for that one with no implements. Go figure, not worth it to me.
Sorry so long winded, but I am excited about all this today and what tomorrow will hold!
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