Mac's 8N

[GPintheMitten]

Good going getting it running.

If you get stumped on something, try posting in Vintage tractors, Ford, here
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/ford-vintage-tractors/

 

[BCMac]

Ah yea thanks. That probably would have been a better spot for this thread. Maybe I should move it there. Assuming I can figure out how!

 

[Wagtail]

Ask the TBN Admins to move the thread... Catherine is the 'go to' girl, you see her mainly welcoming newbies and occasionally shifting their 'introductions' over to a more relevant Forum.

 

[BCMac]

Ask the TBN Admins to move the thread... Catherine is the 'go to' girl, you see her mainly welcoming newbies and occasionally shifting their 'introductions' over to a more relevant Forum.

Cool. Sent her a message, hopefully this string can be moved to a more appropriate home.

 

[BCMac]

Ok guys, can't for the life of me figure out how this thermostat is supposed to fit in the rad hose. It seems way too big. I can get the one end in, but I can't get the lip in to get it into the actual hose. Anyone tried this type of thermostat before? Is it just a matter of oiling it up and continuing to work it in or is there some other trick?

 

[Garycw]

It goes in the hose?? I never knew that. Thought it went under a flange that the hose hooks to. Kind of like a car. I'll have to look at my 801 tomorrow

 

[BCMac]

It goes in the hose?? I never knew that. Thought it went under a flange that the hose hooks to. Kind of like a car. I'll have to look at my 801 tomorrow

I will have to check and see if there is anything in any of the manuals, all references I have seen online seem to refer to inserting it into the hose about 1/3 the way towards the block.

 

[Garycw]

It may very well go in hose. I've never had to replace one.im sure someone on here will be able to help you.

 

[BCMac]

Alright, seems it goes in the hose, according to the manuals anyhow. Now I just need to figure out how to get it in there.

 

[Garycw]

Hmmm... Maybe heat the hose up some, then put a little Vaseline inside. Then wiggle or tap in in with a 11/2" pvc pipe or something?