Recent content by Wayne Fleury

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    FORD 4000

    Saw that same ad yesterday, looks like a good deal. Wife says 2 8n's are enough for me, I told her 2 pans are enough for her. Eating out today.
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    Placement of diode

    Switch is separate from the diode side.
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    Placement of diode

    I have 2 8ns converted to 12v. I have the diode soldered in the wire off the alt. Been thinking of a better way since I don't want to accidentally break it while working on the tractor. Thinking of going this route. Diode would be safe and I could use the other side of the switch as a backup...
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    When to start plowing?

    Kenockee, I'm one of your neighbors in Clyde Twp. I have 2 8n's, one front blade one back blade. On the back blade I use 2 Sway bar brackets, grind out the holes a bit and they blot right on. They raise the blade just enough that I can move snow on gravel driveways without digging in. I use the...
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    Hub Removal

    Been there. Pull the axel and use a short pipe and punch it out from the back side. Don't take a chance and ruin the axel threads.
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    Electric winch on boom pole

    Reason pully is at the end as to not plow into the side of the hill and to pull easier. My pully is adjustable to any spot on the boom. Also depends on the weight i'my pulling. Tks
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    Electric winch on boom pole

    They are cut into 2 ft pieces. To heavy for me to carry up hill. Black Walnut is a very heavy wood. Only use to get up the hill. Road to close to drive and pull. Have used to pull neighbors boat dock up the riverbank. For that I use front weights on bumper.
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    Electric winch on boom pole

    Picture would help, sorry.
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    Electric winch on boom pole

    Has anybody ever tried This? Works getting Black Walnut pieces up the hill.
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    8N Sherman Step-Down Installation Done!

    Congratulations I think the step downs are much handier than the combos. I have one on a 52 with a Dearborn front dozer blade I use in the Michigan winters. Works great. Enjoy yours.
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    Pole Boom Question

    In the process of connecting a small electric winch to my boom pool to make it a little more versitile.
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    Air Breather Question

    it's covered perty good. Have the mason jar air cleaner on it and clean it often. ??????
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    Air Breather Question

    that's a lot of water from Sept 2015 until now.It was solid. had to chip it out with a screwdriver. remember, the 52 was ok.
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    Air Breather Question

    New to me. I live in S.E Michigan one of my tractors is a 48 8n. Have kept it outside under a canvas tarp for the past 20+ years (sits next to my 52 8n). Always starts until now. Tried to start 15 degree temps, flooded. 1. Pulled out my spare 437 autolite spark plugs. replaced and good blue...
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    8n Back Blade Capabilities

    I have a 48 with a back blade and a 51 with a front blade. Never use the 48 for snow any more. I also live in the thumb (Port Huron Area). If you can find a Dearborn Dozer Blade, GET IT.
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