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Posted by Owen Davis on June 05, 2006 at 08:02:45 from (207.238.101.61):
I just bought a 1952 8N (at least I am told that is the model year), which seems to run pretty well. Six volt system, engine starts and doesn't seem to smoke. A few small oil leaks here and there, but nothing major, it appears. Engine sounds good, and transmission feels ok. I am pretty inexperienced, since I grew up and left the farm over 40 years ago, and we had an allis chalmers CA back in those days. I have no reliable information on how this tractor has been maintained, other than that is was repainted unprofessionally sometime in the recent past. All the sparkplugs, wires, etc., are painted red. Before I start using this 8N, I'd like some advise about what minimum maintainence I should do and what kind of parts, filters, coolant, oil, lubricants, etc., are available and recommended for routine maintenance on a tractor this old. Eventually, when I can retire, I'd want to do more restoration, just to keep it in good running condition as long a possible. Also, my property is a little over 100 acres of north Texas hills, rocks, mesquite, cactus, wildflowers, post oaks, cedars, and native grass pastures. Will be doing routine trail maintenance and periodic mowing of pastures and meadows. Worried about tire punctures from thorns, and wonder what is recommended to stop leaks. Thanks for helping a newbie.
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