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    Steering box bearings destroyed

    I have an 8n with the early steering box. The steering started to lock up and stick so I opened up the gear box and the upper thrust bearing was destroyed. I started the rebuild by replacing the Welsch plug in the bottom and put new lower and upper races and bearings in. I followed the shop...
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    barn ramp

    sounds good. Where i am located 53 is rock about an inch with lime dust mixed in so it compacts real tight. Flume is basically the lime dust that packs hard.
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    barn ramp

    Hi all, wrapping up construction on the pole barn. I put one overhead door on each opposite end so I could drive the hay wagon straight through for loading/unloading. I didn't account for sight slope and the exit door is about 2 feet above grade. The builder piled some excess stone there and...
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    running rough

    Just updating the thread in case anyone looks later when trouble shooting their situation. I replaced the points with the blue streak points and that made a huge difference. Compared to the TSC points it was like holding a toy copy in one hand and the real thing in the other. I was able to...
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    6v battery volts vs specific gravity

    I went out this morning and the charge had dropped to 6.35v. I started it up and ran it for about an hour maybe a little longer. Turned if off and read 6.25 volts. Waited a couple hours and it was still at 6.25 and was able to start it back up. Appreciate all the comments. I'm going to keep...
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    6v battery volts vs specific gravity

    My tractor spends more time cranking than running and the battery doesn't seem to get charged while running. The battery charger charges it and I will often leave the charger hooked up while starting the tractor. When I do have it running for close to an hour of use the battery doesn't seem to...
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    running rough

    thanks Bruce, This site sells the Blue streak $23 + shipping... nnalert's didn't specify a brand of their points.
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    running rough

    thanks for the comment...I'll look into another brand of points
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    8n 6v front mount spark plugs

    appreciate the feedback.
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    8n 6v front mount spark plugs

    usually less than one revolution? My tractor on it's best day has never started that easy. Mine has always needed multiple cranks. I must have multiple issues going on. But thanks for the comment. I'm glad I can keep the plugs I have since they are brand new.
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    8n 6v front mount spark plugs

    I saw a youtube video where it was suggested front mount 6v 8n's should use Autolite 216 non resistance plugs with .020 gap. I was under the impression that Autolite 437 with a .025 gap was correct. But the video said the 437's are better for the sidemount tractors. Video was referencing a hard...
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    running rough

    Jim, After I charge the battery i have somewhere around 6.3 volts. Cranking it brings it down pretty quick. If i run the tractor for any length of time and then shut if off and try to restart, it cranks pretty slow and then after a few turns I have to put the charger back on. I have not used...
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    running rough

    Bruce, thanks for the specs on the distributor. that gives me something to go from. Looking at the difference between the groove on the camshaft and width of the tang I may have too much wear. Base Tang .177 / .178 vs Cam Slot Width .187 / .188 may not allow as much wiggle as i'm seeing. Plus...
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    running rough

    Hi all, I have a rough running tractor, that i would not guarantee to start each time i try to start it. It is an early 8n 6volt front mount. It has been giving me fits this summer. earlier this summer it would run great then after about an hour would sputter and die. I checked for spark...
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