8n rebuid

How long would it take a person thats usually pretty mechanical to tear down the tractor and remove the engine--is it longer to replace the engine?

Thanks alot-
Ron

Carl

But, as others have suggested, you need to make your decision based on what you need the tractor for. Ns are fun little tractors, but have some limitations.

chuck
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But it all comes down to the issue of do you want to do it, do you have the money, and do you not have the time to work on it yourself?

BTW, that price is pretty steep compared to the prices around here in NW Alabama.

BTW..... ..an already commercially "re-built" N-Engine is only about $1300 (plus shipping) and the parts are about $200 and machine shop work about $200. Wonder what parts your mechanic is gold plating and diamond studing? And remember, N-Tractors were designed for repair by horsefarmers. I realize not all N-Owners are willing mechanics, but $2000? Is that $100/hr shop time or flatrate?

And NO, you're NOT gonna get a $2500 functional tractor thats better than your $3000+ rebuild which will be good for at least 25+ years..... ...respectfully, Dell

You always seem to offer excellent advice and great N expertise. You and your knowledge about N’s are highly revered on this forum.

Now the debate…..

I’m not sure what you were referring to in regards to the prices you mentioned. However, if your suggested price of $200 for parts is for a quality, N engine rebuild kit then I got cheated big-time a couple of years ago; I paid $500 + for a quality, complete engine rebuild kit. The $200 for machine work is about right, depending on how much work is done.

$1300 is not a bad price for a commercially (completely) rebuilt engine if it is a quality rebuild, but what about the mechanic work involved in removing the old engine and installing the new one?

Ron seems to want to avoid any heavy mechanic work and at $1300 plus the labor to remove the old engine and install the new one plus the clutch assembly, the cost might approach $2000 anyway.

Maybe professional mechanic work rates are inflated in my area. The going price around here is about $80 + an hour at a reputable shop. Best regards. Rick H. Ga.

And since we don't really know all the circumstances relating to Ron's inquiry, I wanted to cause him to re-think his rebuild situation. I suspect that if he was confortable with the mechanic's overhaul "quote" of $2000, he would NOT have asked the question and we wouldn't be having this debate.

An experienced mechanic should be able to R&R an N-Engine in 1 hr..... .....respectfully, Dell

Where did you come up with that time? I'd like to see that !!!

I gotta get me one of them there mananals. I'll bet dat der thin is cheeep. $29, getcha one and reddit. Bet icud doit innna hour.

Tyman

If it is any consolation to you, the parts alone to thoroughly overhaul an N engine run around $500. Then, there is the machine work and other miscellaneous parts and supplies. Also, professional mechanic labor is not cheap and a good mechanic is worth every dime they charge.

If an N owner has to pay someone else to work on his or her tractor, it can get real expensive in a hurry.

In my opinion, $2000 for a “complete and thorough” engine overhaul with everything replaced including a new oil pump, clutch, pressure plate and through-out bearing is not a bad price. The key words here are complete and thorough rebuild.

Your suggestion about finding another tractor in better condition might not be a bad idea. I think you can find an 8N that has been recently restored/overhauled for around $3500 -$4000. HTH. Rick H. Ga.