Wow, those 600's sound tough. I have had the tank out of my 8n several times and it was an easy job every time. I think there was just (6) bolts holding the hood on with (2) up front and (4) on the dash, and (4) screws holding the tank onto the hood.
Bringing a 640 Back To Life (was Newcomer)
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laquer thinner , carb cleaner.. etc..
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Have fun.. and wear eye protection.. carb cleaner / laq thinner is tough on skin.. and real tough on eyes.
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Long time no hear, how is this project going? I am still very interested in the 8n/640 comparison. I certainly prefer the 8n because of its better power/weight ratio, parts availability, and more durable hydraulics but I suspect I am in the minority. For PTO work however, I would give the edge to the 640 because of the live hydraulics.
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I'd wager parts availability is just as good for the 600 as it is for the 8n.. sure.. you won't run down to tractor supply on sunday at 4:30 pm and grab a water pump, starter, and manifold of fthe shelf like you can for an 8n.. but a trip to cnh on momday morning will certaintly get it for you.
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wolc123 said:
Sorry, guys... Just got a little side tracked. All I have left to do (no small chore
) is to pull the gas tank and really get all that evoporated gas gooout. Then, change out the fuel valve. It sounded really good when I fired it up.
I was just about to, when my beater Fiero died while I was rebuilding the
suspension on my GT Mustang. Now I'm scrabling to get two cars up. While
the wife and I share the truck. I still have my 66 Mustang, but I can't bear to put that on the road daily...
Hope to get back to it soon. I will keep all updated...
Meanwhile the good ole 8N is keeping up with my hogging duties...
If there were only 36 hrs in a day!! ; )
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Soundguy said:
I have had no difficulties getting any of the parts I need for the 640.
I'm sure I will have both working by the fall cutting time. Comparison notes
will be posted then.
Thanks for keeping up with it guys. All the input has been wonderful!
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Just keep us posted as it goes.
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Well... it's time to get back to the final phase of the tractor fix. The GT Mustang suspension kit is on and out of my garage.
Time to pull that gas tank.
Would it be better just to buy a new tank or should I just clean the old one
out. It has quite a bit of black goo in there... and the valve is shot.
Anyone have a line on a new tank??
Time to pull that gas tank.
Would it be better just to buy a new tank or should I just clean the old one
out. It has quite a bit of black goo in there... and the valve is shot.
Anyone have a line on a new tank??
