Ford 8N Carb Problem

Soundguy · Sep 25, 2008

Steve..The entire time it was probably a bit of grit in the seat of the float needle holding the float valve open.. letting her flood.

soundguy

Soundguy · Sep 25, 2008

beaner68 said:
i found a 49 8n this past week has water coming out the exhaust and rear lift is weak other wise tractor is clean owner may sell since i now mow his pasture he said he might sell for 1500$

If you have water out the exhaust.. check the oil to see if there is any water in the oil.. and check the radiator for lots of oil init. a little oily sheen is ok.

Sometimes a wet stud will leak.. and if so, you can pull it, pucky it, and reinstall.

1500$ is good privce for a running N.. but I would not want to buy one with a cracked block.. etc.

Weak lift?.. could be excessive leaks.. or weak relief.... open the dipstick inspection port and lift a heavy load.. look in with flashlight and look for leaks up top.

Bottom line.. to completely R&R the 3pt lift with new gaskets and a ne wlift cyl and piston is about 200$.. with no cyl.. and just hone the old one.. about 100$.. should take about 8-9hours for a lift cover and pump rebuild as long as no parts in the pump other than the screw in relief valve need to be repalced.

get an I&T FO-4 service manual if you plan on doing this... EZ job more or less.. lift cover and pump each weight about 50#...

soundguy