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rick craig

03-05-2003 19:25:59

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im looking at an 8n to buy. year i do not know. the tractor itself has oil on the sides of the engine. it looks like its probobly seen a lot of use. is she worth a thousand? i know what im doing as far as working on the engine. what kind of life can i expect out of one of these tractors? i dont mind rebuilding the engine if need be. how hard are other parts of the tractor to repair or rebuild? in other words is there one thing that you absolutely dont want to have to mess with on an 8n? this tractor will be used for work on a small farm. so im not worried about looks. thanks for your time. any advice and knowledge will be greatly appreciated. thanks again. be safe. rick craig

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rick craig (read this)

03-06-2003 14:13:39

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Re: buying an 8n in reply to rick craig, 03-05-2003 19:25:59

well boys i sure thank you for all the imformation. i went to the q/a here and took a look at that. then i went back to take another look at the tractor.went through all that i could remember from the q/a and checked it out pretty thoroughly. the only dents that it has on it, is on the rear wheel fenders (i thats the proper term). still has the original front lights.as far as i can tell, look just like the ones ive seen on the net.talk about a great one to restore.unfortunately the guy wants more than what i thought. he's asking 2200.00 for it. but as far as i can tell that's a fair price. ive been dealing with a friend of his, thats the reason for the mix up. i must be crazy but im going to trade my 1998 klr 650 for it. been a great bike, but when i took a really good look at the 8n i kind of lost my mind or something. any way i'll be lettin ya'll know what happens. and im sure that i'll be askin more questions. this i a great site, with what seems to be some good christian men. thanks for all the help. be safe. rick craig.

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Dave Smith

03-06-2003 15:38:05

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Re: Re: buying an 8n in reply to rick craig (read this), 03-06-2003 14:13:39

Rick Craig, If you get the 8N tractor you will want to get the I&T FO 4 Shop Manual and the Master Parts Catalog for the 9N, 2N, 8N. Dave <*)))><

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rick craig (im buyin it boy's,i got the bug)

03-06-2003 18:05:05

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Re: Re: Re: buying an 8n in reply to Dave Smith, 03-06-2003 15:38:05

its a done deal!!!!! !!!!! !

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Dennis N Tx.

03-06-2003 18:38:46

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Re: Re: Re: Re: buying an 8n in reply to rick craig (im buyin it boy's,i got the bug), 03-06-2003 18:05:05

Congrats!
I'm sure you will have fun. Be sure to read the 10 commandments of tractor safety. Have fun N'n.

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Dave OH

03-06-2003 13:19:48

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Re: buying an 8n in reply to rick craig, 03-05-2003 19:25:59

Oil on the sides of the engine? I could see oil on the left side due to the filter but not the right side. Unless it is an NAA with an overhead valve engine.
So if there are only plugs on the top of a flat head it is a regular 8N.
A 50 1/2 to 54 "N" has a side mount distributor.
All 8N's have 4-speed transmissions. Check to see where the oil came from if possible.
Looks aren't important but the engine block is even at $1000.
Dave OH

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Goin' about this all wrong... Evil Steve

03-06-2003 07:51:07

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Re: buying an 8n in reply to rick craig, 03-05-2003 19:25:59

Your first consideration needs to be what you need the tractor to do on the "small farm." Ns do not have live hydraulics, ROP, etc. Try digging a stuck auger out of the ground because the PTO spins only one direction....

Buy a tractor that best fits your needs. If an N is really what you want, then $1000 isn't bad, but you can easily spend another $800 - $1000 in parts and machinist's work IF you do your own overhaul of engine and hyraulics AND IF you don't have a major flaw like a cracked block.

That figure assumes everything else on the tractor is in useable condition. They are easy to repair and will outlive you with proper overhaul and maintenance (more of it than you think).

Ns are fun little tractors and are great workers but they generally require more attention due to their age. If you can't afford down time, this may not be your best bet.

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Rick

03-06-2003 03:13:30

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Re: buying an 8n in reply to rick craig, 03-05-2003 19:25:59

Have a 8n wanting to sell if that would help,new tires runs alright,good paint$2950.00

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Fast Ed Ohio

03-05-2003 23:00:13

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Re: buying an 8n in reply to rick craig, 03-05-2003 19:25:59

A cracked block or cracked hydrolic pump will cost big bucks , easy to work on, most parts no problem , cheep, its your dollar .

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Jim.UT

03-05-2003 20:23:16

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Re: buying an 8n in reply to rick craig, 03-05-2003 19:25:59

I would say if it runs, it's worth $1,000....even if all you can do is sell the parts individually, you'll make money. But, you're not looking to make money selling parts. You want a useable tractor.

Do some research. Here's a website to help. Click on the "Identify your N" button and read up on how to tell what you're looking at. Then go back and click on the "FAQs" button. You'll see a long list of topics. Click on "Buying an N" and read that. Good luck!

If you buy it (and we know you will), come back here with other questions that may come up.

John Smith's 8N site

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RoN of ohio

03-05-2003 19:52:27

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Re: buying an 8n in reply to rick craig, 03-05-2003 19:25:59

Rick. Here's my thoughts on that 8n. You didn't say whether it runs or not. Or if the transmission, tires, seat, or anything else is there. A good running 8n would bring between $2500 and $3500. If you are mechanically inclined and enjoy working on things that are relatively easy to repair, then the n series is the tractor for you. All parts are readily available from this site, (new parts) or numerous boneyards (used parts. The 8n has some drawbacks simply because it is 50+ years old and the certain technologies were not available then. That being said, you need more information about its running condition. If it is what you might call average condition, Motor and transmition in good shape and hydrolics work, then it is certainly worth $1000, in my opinion...Ron

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