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    PTO repair

    I used my '49 8N yesterday to bush hog about 5 acres. No problems. As I was putting it away, the PTO seemed to lock up temporarily several times. After disconnecting the bush hog, I can turn both by hand. I suspect I might have a bearing failure on the PTO shaft. Removal appears to be...
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    8N won't start

    Six months ago after the previous post, I used a kit to clean and rebuild the carburetor but still had no success. At this time I was getting the spark to jumps a 1/4" gap in my tester after replacing the ignition switch, spark plug wires and plugs, points, condenser, and cap but with no...
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    need help identifying these lights

    Can anyone identify these lights? The large single light says Guide tractor lamp on it. Thanks for your help.
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    8N won't start

    The gas is about 9 months old now, but last spring it was only 4-5 months old when it first failed to start. Replacing it sounds like a good idea. My compression tester does not have the removable fitting at the end of the hose. I have looked for an elbow on the internet but have not found...
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    8N won't start

    I reassembled the carb after soaking and cleaning (I was able to remove the needle valve seats) and reinstalled it. I then tried to start it and did not touch the choke. It would not fire at all. I then squirted starting fluid into the carb intake and got some weak firing but still no start...
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    8N won't start

    I think I'm making progress, but still no start. I replaced the ignition switch and now I have zero voltage drop across the switch. However, I still have only about 2.1v at the coil which is the same as the output post of the resistor. I also did the quick and dirty check of compression and...
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    8N won't start

    Today I removed the distributor and performed the list of checks suggested. I started with the continuity checks before I did any disassembly. I found that the concave brass screw was grounded to the case. When I removed the points the ground was gone, but I could not find anything wrong with...
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    8N won't start

    Thank you all for the helpful suggestions. I have just a couple more questions based upon your replies: Since my voltage at the coil with the points closed is just 2/3 what it should be (2.16v vs 3.16v), is that enough of a discrepancy to say that needs to be addressed before all else? Do...
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    8N won't start

    I'm going to apologize in advance to those who think this subject has been covered many times. I have searched the files and it seems like I have even more questions. Your help will be greatly appreciated. I have a '49 8N, all as original, never restored, but very tired. This past spring I...
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