Going, going....

I'm going to get a tractor that works. I've had enough of this.

Please at least let us know what the trouble is.
It is up to you whether or not you can live with the ups and downs of your 8N.

We all would like to help in any way if we can.

Thanks for the ride,
tom 8N396936

best of luck on what ever you do bob

Has that new tractor driver of yours given you several BAD nights just recently?!??? You sound to me a little someone that has had his patience tested to the "run out" point. You need a "time out!" We would SORELY miss your presence in the "N tractor fraternity".

Old tractors are a little like old cars. You need two. One as "backup to the other. As a guy that is still driving the '71 I got new, I can atest to that need.

I am embarassed to say that even with more than one tractor, last summer I was with out a single running one. The 3000 steering went out and the 8N was having it's sticking valves problem. Both are back "on line" now, but my "lunch" buddy sure had fun giving me a BAD time over it. :-)

I'd say "use this as an excuse to get that second tractor with live PTO and full time hydraulics." Keep the N on grounds that you "won't get much for it anyway" and then slap it back into line this summer at your leasure.

Anxiously awaiting, "the rest of the story!"
Larry

Try again Nolan ! Don't bail out!

Hope this helps!

later(No belch) dave!

I agree with dave#1. You're allowed to pout a little, but no crying here!!

After giving it some thought, I've come to the conclusion that quitting is unacceptable. BTW, you didn't really describe your trouble? Are you asking for advice?

My advice to you is to fix it. It will be cheaper to fix your tractor than to buy another one. Have you considered the pros and cons of getting another tractor compared to fixing up yours? Try and find a motivating factor for fixing it and get to it. Many of us wanted to give up many times when fixing our tractors, but you just have to stand back, take a deep breath, and count to ten. Have your wife kick ya in the asstray and fix it when you can find the time. :-)

We're all here to help!

Fix it,
Tyman

Just last week, my wife and I were driving to the grocery store and I was talking to her about a cooling system leak with my tractor, and how I was tired of always having something to repair on it. Her answer to me was, "but you wouldn't sell it, would you?"

It seems she also developed an emotional attachment to my (our) tractor.

Many a time I have felt the way you do, however it may be a leaky roof problem. A farmer will always curse having to fix a leak in the roof while it is raining, but will forget about the leak when the sun is shining. Right now your tractor's sun is not shining. And if you decide to go with something that has more power, features, safety, and comfort, we will understand.

Good Luck, Ed

The only thing that bothers me about your post is that you know more about these little tractors that most of the rest of us put together.

If you get rid of the N, who'll knock us on the heads and straighten out some of the dumb mistakes we made?

I've always kinda liked your cumudgeonly viewpoint.

Best of luck,

Joey.

If you do fix it then go down to the tractor dealer and see how much they want for a new twenty five horse tractor and you might decide it was a better tractor than you thought.

Nothing can go wrong with an 8N that somebody on this board can't help you fix if you just take enough time to describe the symptoms and what you have done so far.

you can owe me the two cents

He's still laughing at me.

Tyman