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    Tractor gears

    If a tractor pops out of gear occasionally what can this signify? Any comments appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    Battery group for 1948 8N

    I should have stated 12 volt,sorry. Thanks for the info, Greg
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    Battery group for 1948 8N

    I have found that a group 35 or group 22 battery is appropriate for my tractor. Is a group 22 battery a lawn and garden battery in size? Thanks for the help.
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    Spark Plugs for 8N

    What current spark plugs recommended for 1948 Ford 8N? Thanks
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    Transmission Fluid 8N

    I am now considering the use of VP Racing J20A Plus utility tractor fluid which meets the Ford specs mentioned in this conversation and is less expensive. Any thoughts? Thanks to all who responded.
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    Transmission Fluid 8N

    I am the new owner of a 1948 Ford 8N. I checked the hydraulic oil stick and no oil on stick. I have purchased 4 gallons of ISO 90 mineral oil from Tractor supply at a cost of $60.00 at current prices.I realize it takes 5 gallons. I have a 2.5 gallon jug of New Holland 134 transmission oil. Could...
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    Changing Ford 8N to 12 volt from 6 volt

    Is it true with the above change, you should not stay on the starter switch very long ,or you could burn out the points? I was told with the voltage change this could happen. Thanks for any input. What length of time on the starter is OK?
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    Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44

    Thanks to all who replied. I appreciate your assistance. I have always received good/excellent advise on this forum.
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    Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44

    I changed the oil tonight on this tractor and the oil smelled like gas. What should I suspect is wrong with the tractor? Only 380 hours on this Vanguard engine. Thanks
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    John Deere 332 Hydraulic/Hydrostat fluid level indicator.

    I have had a difficult time trying to understand the hydraulic fluid indicator on my John Deere 332. When I start the unit up the hydraulic fluid level is in the middle of what I assume is the normal range. After it has been running for a while, I see no evidence of a level at all. Does this...
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    Greasing steering gears

    Thanks gentlemen, I appreciate your input.
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    Greasing steering gears

    I just purchased a new John Deere S240 without power steering and noted that the steering gears looked dry, not lubricated, on my initial inspection. Was this an over sight on inspection at the dealer or do they not recommend lubricating any longer.
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    Kubota TG1860G

    I have been contemplating purchasing a Kubota TG1860G for the last few months. I have researched the reliability of this tractor and have been disappointed with the majority of reviews I have read. I have read that there have been hydrostat problems, belt problems and engine problems such as a...
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    Life expectancy of Kawasaki liquid cooled engine

    Thanks for the responses. I appreciate your insight.
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    Life expectancy of Kawasaki liquid cooled engine

    With good maintenance, what would the average life expectancy of a Kawasaki liquid cooled engine in hours be, before you would typically require a rebuild or other major engine repair?
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