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    8N - What is draining my battery?

    I bought an 8N from my brother last weekend and drove it home. I stopped it in my driveway, then re-started it an parked it. Went out today and the battery is dead. Found out that I left the key switch on all this time - is that what caused the battery to drain? I took the battery out to charge...
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    8N 3-pt hitch - which hole for rotary cutter?

    I have a 8N and am planning on buying a four foot rotary cutter. I assume the hydraulics should be operated in position control vs. draft control, but does it matter which of the four or five available top link positions on the tractor I use?
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    Price Guidance for Ford 8N

    Good Day! After reading another thread related to prices for Ford 8N’s, I thought I would try to get some input on an 8N purchase I am considering. In this case, the tractor is owned by my brother and he simply wants to get a fair market value. Here are the specifics: 1947 Ford 8N (year based...
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    Having trouble ordering book

    Last Wednesday, I placed an order for the Compact Tractor Buying & Basics, but never got an email with instructions for download. I sent an email to support @tractorbynet.com, but have received no reply. I'm wondering if somehow the email is being blocked by my domain. If someone from Admin...
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