tmac196
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- Joined
- Aug 10, 2010
- Messages
- 163
- Location
- Temperance, MI
- Tractor
- 1951 Ford 8N, 1965 Ford 2000, Grasshopper 325D, JD 5065M
I inherited a 1952 Ford 8N and a 1968 Ford 2000 gasoline tractor when we acquired a horse farm recently. The 2000 is in need of TLC, while the 8N, used to pull the critical manure spreader was reasonably well maintained by it's previous owner.
I am reasonably capable around machinery, but new to tractors. I have subsequently obtained and thoroughly read owners manuals for both tractors and the shop manual for the 2000.
It's time to change the fluids and filters.
Could you give me your recommendation for which UTF and which motor oil you recommend for these tractors? We live in southern Michigan with rather temperate winters, but the tractors will need to operate at times in temperatures near zero degrees Farenheit.
Secondly, at some point in the past, someone added a screw on oil filter adapter to the 2000. This leaks oil (I believe between the block and the adapter) and the filter has been on so long that there are no longer any identifiable markings for it's brand, model number, etc. I took some pictures for you if it will help. In this instance, how can I identify which replacement oil filter to use?
Thank you in advance for your help.
tmac