Ok folks, so I have some things to think about. First, my location is W. Washington state, a little south of Tacoma. Second, I'll be sure to post over in the other forum like was said above to draw a little more interest.
One correction, my front blade is a HydroDozer, not a HydroBlade if such a thing exists. Even has a brass tag right on the top of the blade.
Stuck rings-that makes sense, and just by chance I did use ATF when running the WET compression test. But before reading anything here today I put those new plugs in and tried to get it to fire. Same thing, just kicks a bunch and won't fully start up. I'll wait a day or two more and see what happens, maybe it'll start after loosening up.
As far as parting it out goes, sure I'll have to deal with the tire kickers and looky-loos, but I'm used to that. My wife and I are continuously buying and selling things to make ends meet, so no biggie there.
And now the money issue. For those who like to drool, I'll say that SCRAP price would bring me MORE than I paid for the entire machine. Including fuel in my truck. So getting my money out of it is not going to be an issue. However I will admit that a "running" engine will be worth much more to someone, and if the engine runs long enough for me to test all the components of the tractor I'll get even more. For that matter, I might even be able to sell it off as a complete tractor.
You all make valid points, but I must say that nobody around here would buy a tractor this UGLY for what I can get as a parted out machine. The hood is smashed in from the previous owner tipping his Kubota over on it while lifting the 8N out of the mud, the shades of grey and red are 90% GONE and mostly rust shows.
And Dell, I've done engine work before so I know what you mean. I'm sure I would be capable of handling this, but I'm dealing with limited time and resources (money is a Big one) and just have to get what I can out of this. If an old 8N were appropriate for my long term uses I'd be all over doing a quickie rebuild or engine swap, but my needs are much bigger than 25hp or so can supply I need something that can handle a loader that lifts 2000# or so, plus a pretty good PTO.
I'll repost in the Ford 8N section.
Thanks guys, you've given me some things to think about.
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