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    Piston ring help?

    Thanks so much for the input. I have more questions and answers Ill post this evening when I get off of work. Maybe I just need to do the valves? Im doin the project as money and time allows. I have been talking with Dan Gingell from J&D productions that make the YouTube videos and sell a lot of...
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    Piston ring help?

    Also I did a compression test and I was getting 90psi on all four cylinders except for cylinder 2. It was getting 85. I know it should be much higher. This is why Im doing a complete rebuild.
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    Piston ring help?

    Howdy folks I have ordered some new rings for the 8n as well as all new gaskets, water pump, belt, oil filter ect.. I will also be ordering the valve train kit. My main question is how do I take out the pistons to be able to replace the rings? I am brand new to this and never have worked on...
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    Is this Block fixable???

    Im tempted to try and fix it and see if it holds water. If it does well its not under pressure and will probably work.
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    Is this Block fixable???

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    Is this Block fixable???

    The 8N I picked up ended up having a cracked block. This was repaired long ago with solder. And as you can see there are two lateral cracks as well as a vertical. Since there is no pressure on this block would JB weld be the best option? It was built out quite a bit with the solder and has...
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    Another 8N wont start thread

    Sounds awesome! Mine is a 1950 model. Been in Texas its whole life and Im the second owner. I got it from the son of the first owner. I think he said the last time he used it was sometime in the 80s or 90s. Do you think that It could also be a weak starter? It turns the motor over god the...
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    Another 8N wont start thread

    I will try all of this. Thanks for the replys. I will report back after. Hopefully I can get back to work on it tomorrow after work. I am in North East Texas if that helps any as sr as Carb goes
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    Another 8N wont start thread

    Its blue in color as far as the spark goes. And I dont think it will jump as far as you are saying. I am brand new to this and working on anything that has these components. I will set the gap as you say and also double check my firing order. Also, how do I adjust the carb to Insure its set...
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    Another 8N wont start thread

    Hi all, been trying to get the 8n the start. First thing I had to replace the was the sediment bowl assembly that leaked then I replaced the coil, the distributor cap, rotor, points, and condenser. I also replaced all spark plugs. I am getting spark at the plugs but no start. I have tried to...
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    Glad to be here

    I am purchasing my first tractor today. It is a Ford 8N. I am very excited to get started on the restoration and using it on the farm. I will be the second owner since it was purchased new in 1950 and I am getting it from the original owners family. This has a been a long time coming and I was...
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