i bought a 8N

[sid79]

I bought a tractor yesterday.. it wasn't totally planned, I had some money set aside for a horse trailer, and then this tractor pops up on craigslist... 800$

I ended up paying 720$

I could only find a dolly, not a real trailer to transport it, that was fun, max speed I drove was 20mph :laughing:

everything works, but.. all the fluids need to be changed as they are yukkie (the rear axle fluid has water in it) and it has a light knock.. it starts up very easy.. its not a nice tractor, its a work tractor.
I drove it in my garage where im going to check all the bearings and fix the knock.. and paint it... but ill keep it as a work horse, its not going to turn into a nice show tractor.

its not THE tractor I wanted, but it will get me started and didn't break the bank... off coarse I still need a horse trailer

anyway today I started tearing it apart:

the headlights were direct wired by the previous owner, so I removed all that wiring, I need to sort trough that GM alternator thing, it appears that there are too many wires and it would work with less..
I really like working on it, soo simple... I am just limited by the tools that I have... mine are too small

ill dig down on the engine until I find whats knocking, and the wife can have some fun with a wirebrush and some red paint

 

[deerseeker001]

Good buy have fun working on it.

 

[MIKE R]

Looks like you got a good deal on it.

I have to wonder how water got into the rear axle.

Your quick engine fix and paint might turn into a full out restoration.

You can find some good information on it at tractordata.com.

 

[murphy1244]

This is what I'm doing to a MF135 When this dam winter is over.

 

[Cvans]

Nice find. Before you get too concerned about the knock I would finish changing fluids. Check the oil that is drained from the engine for metal particles. The knock might be nothing more than a little piston slap. If this is the case it will go away when the engine is under load. If it is a rod or wrist pin it will get louder under load. A little piston slap won't hurt anything and the engine very likely will run for years just fine. If it's a rod or wrist pin immediate attention is called for. The water in the rear end or gear boxes is not that uncommon for tractors parked outdoors. It is usually an accumulation of condensation which occurs from heating and cooling during the day and night. In the fall I try and remember to go around and loosen the drain plugs and see if there is any water. Let it drain off before tightening the plug again. I've seen the bull gears in tractor differentials frozen solid from this water.
Good luck with your project and keep the photos coming.

 

[2458n]

X2 on the condensed water in the rear. Looks like nice straight sheet metal. Did they have any implements to go with it? That was a heck of a price. I would have probably forgot to dicker over the price. This is not the type tractor where you have to hunt parts- most are available. Enjoy your find.

 

[LD1]

Nice buy. But that isn't entirely an 8n. The front end is 8n. But the rear is 9n/2n. You can tell by the large wheel bolt pattern. Those old tractors had lots of parts Interchange, and it is common to find an N made out of several N's.

The water likely got in around the shifter boot. Its a trouble area.

How many speeds is the trans?

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Nice buy. But that isn't entirely an 8n. The front end is 8n. But the rear is 9n/2n. You can tell by the large wheel bolt pattern. Those old tractors had lots of parts Interchange, and it is common to find an N made out of several N's.

The water likely got in around the shifter boot. Its a trouble area.

How many speeds is the trans?

It's an 8n. If you look close at the rear rim those are wheel weights. Although the hood appears to be a 2n.

Good luck with your project.
Knock might also be coming from hydraulics. Just something to check before getting into the engine.

 

[LD1]

It's an 8n. If you look close at the rear rim those are wheel weights. Although the hood appears to be a 2n.

Good luck with your project.
Knock might also be coming from hydraulics. Just something to check before getting into the engine.

Right you are:thumbsup: I missed that looking at the small pic on my smartphone. But it is clear as a bell no looking at it on my computer.

 

[motownbrowne]

I thought they were weights too, makes that price tag even better.