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    Reinstalling my rebuilt starter

    As some of you may know, I'm new to tractors and mechanics and bought a 1948 8N last year as a learning laboratory lol. You guys have been very patient with me and helpful. I'm trying to reinstall a starter that I had rebuilt. While I was trying to position it in place I used my finger...
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    Starter re-installation

    I just have a quick question about re-installing a starter I had rebuilt. Is any lubrication necessary between the flywheel and the gears of the starter that engage it? If so, what type/weight of lubricant is best for this? Thanks!
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    Starter

    [b:e7eed4fb0f]Hey Guys, My 1948 8N started right up when I took her out of the shed this Spring. I was able to plow and disk the garden but now she won't start. I think the problem may be the starter but I don't know how to tell if it is. What is the best way to test the...
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    Wire gauges

    [b:676b809fb9]Hello, I'm rewiring my old 8N which was converted to 12V at some point in the past. With the help of folks here I located JMOR's excellent wiring diagrams however there is not note of what gauges that should be used. I'm wondering if the color code indicates gages or circuits...
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    1948 8N 6V to 12V conversion rewiring

    Hello all, I finally got someone to help me lift the hood off of my little tractor so that I can more comfortably rewire it. I got the wiring harness from Yesterdaystractor.com but the insulation colors don't seem to match any descriptions I have found. I have NO experience at this and...
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    PTO cover

    [b:afcc8545a3]Good morning! I ordered this cap (link) to protect my PTO: [color=blue:afcc8545a3]http://www.link_disallowed/ABC566-pto-cap-for-118-shaft--original-style--fits-ford-n-series-mf-to20-to30--others![/color:afcc8545a3] When It came in, I rushed out to put it on and...
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    Spark Plug Wires

    Hello all, The spark plug wires I ordered came in but they don't have the spark plug ends crimped on them yet. I want to avoid buying a crimper if I can because I have too many tools lying around that I don't use much and I can't see needing to do this a lot in the future. I thought I could...
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    Rewiring a rewired tractor.

    [b:fe28339e2b]As some of you know I bought a 1948 8N about a month ago and I've been trying to fix her up and you guys sure have helped me along. She was converted to 12 V some time ago and I'm getting ready to replace the harness however the wires show some damage I don't understand and I...
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    Wiring harness

    [b:906793ad66]Howdy, As some of you guys (and gals?) know, I'm trying to fix up a little tractor I just bought to work my hobby farm. Right now I'm trying to figure out what I need for a new wiring harness for my Ford 1948 8N tractor (SN *8N53458*) and where I may be able to source one. My...
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    Sediment bowl or fuel line leak...

    [b:76c7c2ec4b]Hello, I'm new to tractors but I got this little 1948 Ford 8N and I"m trying to fix it up to use on my hobby farm. I have a lot of questions but this one is about a slow leak around the sediment bowl. I have linked a photograph of my problem to this post. I don't know if it is...
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