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    tractor rollover

    Also need to be careful how you pull (tow) things. When I was about 12 years old I was towing a cattle chute on skids with the 8N. because I had the chain up at about midpoint (should have been down as low as possible), a skid caught and it flipped over so hard when it landed on the tractor seat...
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    Grass Cutting Question

    I have done a lot of mowing on 2-5 acres for about 20 years now with a Yamaha Terrapro quad and pto mower. I love that thing. If you can find one check it out. Much better quality than most of the "zero turn" mowers out there. Just be sure to use the heavier mower blades (there are two types...
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    To buy or not to buy? Post Hole Digger

    Like others mentioned how well it works for you depends a lot on soil type. Around here our adobe clay soil has about a ten minute window for when the soil is ideal. Rock hard in summer and sticky in winter. When I was a kid, Dad would have us hanging off the end of a long pipe to add...
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    Another use for the boom pole

    Does anyone have some thoughts on the best length for a top link, and related to that the best location of the top link attachment on the boom pole? I fooled with some different lengths for the link, and then finally ended up just using a chain with a hook at each end so I can adjust the length...
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    Studs or bolts

    Just make sure that you use a good sealant on the threads for studs and bolts for the ones that go into water passages. I used NAPA aviation sealant and still had leaks around 4 studs so had to drain coolant, pull them out and use a Permatex antifreeze compatible automotive RTV, no problem after...
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    Spark Arrestor for 8N ?

    Note Michigan rule #14. Some state laws say "must" some say "shall" some say "should" but all I have looked up so far have some reference to spark arrestors being required for anything used off paved highways. http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-30301_30816-33537--,00.html
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    Spark Arrestor for 8N ?

    In reply to your question, it sounds good. To me the stock exhaust is a bit raspy, but the addition of the Supertrapp mellows it out nicely. No practical reduction in power judging by same speed on a uphill road section in 4th gear at WOT, and when pulling a full load in the Gannon box scraper...
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    Boom

    Nice work. I use stabilizer bars as others mentioned. Also use a chain instead of a top link. I have noticed that some folks are using top links that are angled down a bit when the lift is all the way down. For maximum travel (lift) I believe you want the top link or chain to be parallel to...
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    Spark Arrestor for 8N ?

    Yep
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    low oil pressure on rebuild

    If you do a search, seems like there are a lot of folks with Ford N tractors that run 5 psi oil pressure at idle and have been doing it "for years". After my rebuild, using 10w-30 oil, stock oil filter and bleed, and 70 deg F ambient, mine runs 35 psi cold (any rpm) and 20-22 psi warmed up...
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    Free 8N Stuff (new pistons, sleeve tool + more)

    [b:368fdb5cc6][u] Just have to say a [b]big thank you [/b:368fdb5cc6]to Ken. After I sent the parts, he responded by sending me a pair of original Ford fender mounting brackets which I have been searching for. I left my old fenders and brackets with the loader when we last moved and one of...
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    BEARING CUPS

    I'll just have to second the running a bead around the face of the race. After reading that method from so many guys here, I gave it a try, just chased a puddle around with a TIG welder (no filler rod), but a MIG welder would no doubt achieve the same result. Worked great, and that was after...
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    Quieter bathroom fans

    Some of the ducting adapters they sell kind of amaze me. I tried a tight clearance adapter for our clothes dryer and it cut the flow down to about 20% of normal. That dryer outlet only wanted to see round ducting all the way, and a right angle plenum even with the correct area virtually shutdown...
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    Got the driveway done Earthcavator

    Yes, with left hand on steering wheel. To be more precise it is 52" from the lower OD (closest point to the steering wheel) to the handle. Hope that clarifies it.
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    Got the driveway done Earthcavator

    ...... Even with it set right there's no way I can reach the handle. If you look again you'll see that my handle is different than yours and slants way towards the back too much. ttps://forumphotos.yesterdaystractors.com/photos/43867.jpg[/img]
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