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    8n no spark

    thanks for the help guys. Finally got back to working on it. It was a bad connection on ammeter. It had melted the plastic around it from being loose. Replace gage and wire. Now up and running.
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    8n no spark

    yes attached to the post on top of the coil. I am assuming it is the distributor because I seem to have 6.2 volts at every connection i check. I'm thinking switch is ok because i have 6.2 volts on both sides when on and it drops out when off. Resistor has same 6.2 volts on both sides as if it's...
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    8n no spark

    Hi guy's been a while. I have an issue I could use some help with. I haven't messed with this tractor for about 5 yrs. Decided it was time to get it running. It's a 48 front mount 6 volt. Installed new battery and gas and then no spark. Removed the distributor and points was oily so I...
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    8n surge

    Wow, You guys are something else. I adjusted the mainjet and the problem went away. Had to adjust it about a half a turn in 1/8 turn adjustments. Thanks alot for the help Soundguy,Bruce,and Dell. Brian
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    8n surge

    Yes choking it helps. It just seems to load up when choke is about half way out. maybe less.
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    8n surge

    Forgot the golden rule 49 8n front dist 6volt governor off of newer with tach drive should I go back to the other style governor.
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    8n surge

    Hi, been a while since I posted. I got the 8n out for the first time this year. started on about the 5th crank. I was blading on level ground and the tractor kept surging. I was wondering if the governor needs rebuilt. I installed a new carb last year (repop of a marvel). If I am going up a hill...
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    Battery

    Hi, if I leave the battery in my n over the winter and charge it with a battery tender once a month to keep the battery up will that keep it from freezing or should I remove it and put it in the basement
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    stabilizing bars

    Hi, I posted earlier today about putting my tractor away for the winter. But befor I did this thought I would put some stabilizer bars on first. This is the first time I have them on the tractor since I got it 6 months ago.First I had to loosen the fenders and reposition the angle brackets...
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    Battery maintainer

    Hi, Guys getting ready to put my tractor away for the winter. I have no use for it in the winter for I have a blade on the truck. I am going to hook it up to a battery maintainer. what are your thoughts on this and should I unhook the battery or can I leave the cables hooked up. also what are...
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    fuel level

    Hello, I have a 49 8n. I am wanting to know if the engine will drain the tank dry. I am having trouble keeping the tractor running. starts and runs for about 10-15 seconds then dies. let it sit couple minutes and restarts with full choke for 10-15 seconds. I noticed that there was air bubbles in...
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    49 8n lift arms

    Bruce, you wouldnt happen to know the length of the stabilizer bars would you. they are cheap ones from TSC. They may have fit because the originals where so wore out. the ball in the end will just about fall out of the socket.brian
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    49 8n lift arms

    what is the standard length of the 8n lower lift arm. I bought replacements from this site (32's) and thought I could just swap them out. Know my side stabilizing bars dont fit. lacking like a 1/4 inch. Brian
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    proofmeter

    Hello, can someone tell me what size the proofmeter is. Wanting to know if its a 2in or 2 5/8in or something different. Wanting to put one on my 49 8n but dont have the proper dash. was wondering if I could purchase a guage cup and modify it to mount the proofmeter. Thanks Brian
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    8n lift arms

    I am wanting to know what the difference is between the 40.00 some dollar ones and the 50.00 some dollar ones. is the more expensive closer to the original with linch pin holders or what. just looking for thoughts on the matter. I know what lenght I need. 32 Brian
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