what to do ?

[Anonymous-0]

I have a 48 n with a frontend loader and back blade, that has quit running because of low compression. The oil pressure has always been good but oil consumption was about 1 qt. every three hours of use. Some was leaks but I killed every mosquito in northern Wisconsin Parts on this site are about $200.that is not the problem. Winter coming and the ambition to do the job is another thing.
Would you hold off tell spring or would you try to sell the machine, and how much would you try to get for it??
Thank you for any replies
Edwin Koberle

 

[Jimmyjack]

Sell it. $500. Where in Wis. are you located? Seriously, it is a personal decision. Do you have attachments? Do you need it? would you do the work yourself? Are you willing to fork over $1500 for a rebuild? Hard to price it without seeing a picture or knowing more details. Ballpark is $1000 without running.

 

[gahorN]

It's an easy rebuild job. I'd recommend you order the re-sleeve/piston kit with bearings HERE at this site. REplace all the con-rod and main bearings with the exact same size that comes out. (Look on the back of the bearings for the Part Number and size. Don't bother grinding crank, head, etc. Just replace the worn bearings and the clearances will tighten right up. Do NOT use any other size bearings than those you take out!) Don't bother with the valves unless they are leaking. (You can use a differential compression tester to check them, or you can simply put a cylinder's piston on bottom and blow compressed air into the cylinder thru the spark plug and listen at the exhaust pipe and carb intake for hissing air, which would indicate a leaking valve. If the valves aren't leaking...leave them alone.)
With new pistons/rings/sleeves your compression should come right up and with the new bearings your oil pressure should certainly be acceptable.
You don't even have to do a lot of disassembly to do a resleeve/piston job. Remove the hood/tank, and unbolt the front axle as a complete assembly (while supporting the engine from beneath the transmission. Pull the front axle forward and the wheels will point inward like "pigeon-toed. Leave the steering connected and support the radius rods.

Drop the sump/oil pan and pull the head, and complete the resleeves and pistons/bearings. (don't forget to use a wire to clean out the wrist-pin oil-holes of carbon. Don't bother changing the wrist-pin bushings in the top of the con-rod unless the wrist pins are very sloppy. A slip fit is just fine.)
Put it all back together and you'll have done this job in two days if you've never done it before. One day if you have.

Enjoy that tractor that runs like new! (This describes the method I did to my 9N seven years ago and it's a good workiN tractor!)

 

[ZANE]

Just come on down here to Alabama and buy my pretty good 8N with leaky rear axle seals but a good dependable engine and transmission etc.

$1000.

Zane

 

[dennisinoklahoma]

If the tractor has no special meaning or sentimental value to you, I suggest dumping it or parting it out. Parting it out can be fulfiling experience, especially if she ever got on your nerves.

Besides, the less number of old tractors out there, the more mine are worth.

You will never get your money out of rebuilding the engine, the obvious costs are just the start and these old girls can be real money pits.

Better to use the salvage money on a Jubilee that has live hydraulics or a tractor with live pto or a tractor that means something to you like, "I was driving a 53 Jubilee when I got my first hot kiss from the farmer's daughter."

Just my opinion. You can put just as much money and work in something special as easily as you can put it into a piece of junk. Been there, done that.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Thanks for the quick replies, This tractor is in Eagl River,Wi. I have used it to do landscape work on some property that I own, normaly only 30-40 minutes at a time. I believe that only the pistons/sleeves need replacing at this time and not a complete rebuild. I had in the past replaced some steering parts,fan belt,repaired radiator,starter brushes,new battery and tire chains. It also has a heater in the lower hose.
As I don t need it as much as I used to and that I am 70 years old I think I would like to sell it,if not now then in the spring.
Thank you again for you suggestioin
Edwin

 

[Dennis D Conner]

Eagle River is beautiful. Love the Chain of Lakes. Almost bought a log home on Chain of Lakes Rd about 10 years ago. Was UP'er for four years.

Please don't part your tractor out if it is rebuildable. There are a lot of people that would love to have a project.