Splitting 8n - any recommended activities?

[Bigsteve]

'49 8N, broke 2nd gear about a year ago, and I'm finally getting to fixing the thing. Is there anything I should definantly do while it's split? I think the clutch is ok, but I can probably confirm that from the look of it. The PTO seal is on my list, as it's leaked since I got the thing. I know that the lift would drop in maybe 10 minutes with the PTO off. Is there a way to check it without it running?

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Replace the t/o and pilot bearings, trans
seal and gasket and have the clutch and
pressure plate rebuilt.

Use the main shaft as your clutch alignment
tool.

95% of lift dropping issues are in the top
cover; see tip # 13.

Clean up every thing while you're in there.
75 Tips

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Oooops!

Fat finger.

That was tip # 16, not 13.

And check tip # 59 before you put it back
together.
75 Tips

 

[Hobo,NC]

If you have the ability make a adapter and mount the trans on a engine stand. Life will be good..

http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=361950&highlight=stand

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Engine, transmission and rear end stands are
a gift of God. I can not imagine rebuilding
the rear end of the A Model with out a
stand.

I got an engine stand for my first 8N
rebuild and got an adaptor for it when I
pulled the A Model engine.

 

[Bruce(OR)]

Long bolts with the heads cut off for guide pins on reassembly. I believe 3/8 X 16 thread.