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Phil

08-21-2001 20:15:31




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Hello all, I've been reading this board for a short time now and have found it VERY informative. The popularity and strong support for the N series combined with an overwhelming supply of available parts had convinced me to buy one for use on our property. I have located one near our home and will go and look it over on Saturday. The tractor currently does not run but will spin over. The owner claims it was running when parked last fall. I have no problems rebuilding whatever as needed as I worked as a mechaninc for a number of years. My main question is: What areas would make or break your decision to buy this tractor? I know that there is little to go on here but I'm looking for common problem areas that N series experts would look for. This one just looks like to good a deal to pass up at well under a grand! Thanks for all your comments.

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Sparkplug

08-22-2001 09:31:03




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 Re: Buying an 8N in reply to Phil, 08-21-2001 20:15:31  
If you are from the Ohio area, being the nice neighbor that I am I will go with you to look at the tractor. I aready know that you do not want it, needs to much work done to it and no money to do it. So then I will buy it.

All kidding aside, "under a grand" is a good start for for even a fixer up. Like they said before if there is no gaping holes in the block, or any other major things wrong, get it.

Ps if you don't and around the northwest Ohio area email me. I am sure that I can talk the wife into another project.

Yea right...
Good luck Tom

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bj/8N/mt

08-22-2001 06:09:35




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 Re: Buying an 8N in reply to Phil, 08-21-2001 20:15:31  
Since a ratchet fits your hand you know about the engine. Two common N series money pits are excessive play in the steering and excessive play at the rear axel hub. Either is a five hundred dollar fix if replacement needed. For less than a grand you can stand to fix either.

Your mileage may vary



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Chuck A.

08-22-2001 04:27:08




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 Re: Buying an 8N in reply to Phil, 08-21-2001 20:15:31  
Go to the Smiths 8N page. He has a GREAT run down on what to look for in his "Q and A" page.



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Paul8n

08-22-2001 03:22:52




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 Re: Buying an 8N in reply to Phil, 08-21-2001 20:15:31  
I would take a compression gage with me and a can of starter fluid & jumper cables. Let me know if you want me to meet you there, I'll bring everything including the cash. Paul



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Dell (WA)

08-21-2001 21:53:32




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 Re: Buying an 8N in reply to Phil, 08-21-2001 20:15:31  
Phil..... .don't forget to factor in $200 ea for rear tires if'n needed. Would have to be a real rustbucket not to be worth $1000 if'n engine spins, but I know of a couple (grin)..... ...Dell



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R.M. In Al.

08-21-2001 20:40:50




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 Re: Buying an 8N in reply to Phil, 08-21-2001 20:15:31  
Wow, running when parked last year and will spin over now for under a thousand.If it has anything at all to interest you, and your a mechanic,I would go get it before Sat.Someone may beat you to it.Not much would make or break that kind of deal.Enjoy it and if possible send us some before during, and after fixup pictures.Let us know how it went if you buy it.



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roperboy

08-21-2001 20:32:24




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 Re: Buying an 8N in reply to Phil, 08-21-2001 20:15:31  
hi phil, at "well under a grand" it would have to be in pretty sad shape for me not to buy it. you could make money just parting it out. however it is good you want to fix it up and use it. the most expensive would be if it needed a motor rebuild. other than that if you wanted to restore it the sheetmetal can be expensive. so,i would say if the motor is ok BUY IT. good luck



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Jim.UT

08-21-2001 20:26:23




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 Re: Buying an 8N in reply to Phil, 08-21-2001 20:15:31  
At "well under a grand" it would have to have rust holes in the hood and big oozing cracks in the block, transmission, and differential for me to pass it up. You could make money selling the parts.



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