We'll see. While I'm waiting for the part & gaskets to arrive, I have a couple of other questions.
1) When installing the pump back into the tractor, how do I get air out of the lines?
2) Is there some way to bench test of the pump before installing it, to check for leaks?
Cleon
I found a '52 8N for a price I couldn't refuse. It was supposed to be running before someone attempted a 6V to 12V conversion. Although newer than my 2N , it looks older. Anyway, I was considering splitting the two and then just swapping rear ends, to get working hydraulics on the 2N. (and use it as a source for spare parts) Not planning to swap at this time, since the control valve R&R is fairly easy. I have taken the 8N pump apart and the contact surfaces don't look too bad to me, whatever that is worth. After the 2N, I may put a little time & $ in the 8N to test it, (very little or part it out). The 8N lift cover is broken at the triangle that meets the draft control spring, but may work for mowing, missing battery, some wiring, copper tube, head lights. Again, we'll see.
