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Potato Eddie

02-04-2005 11:57:18

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i just got a 1964 8N for planting/harvesting potatos and pulling out stumps. I heard it run over the phone and when he dropped it of the traler. I filled it up with desel fule and when i turn the key it does not crank. am i looking at big problems. how much does it cost to fix this.

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duey

02-04-2005 20:25:16

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato Eddie, 02-04-2005 11:57:18

This is a better serial than DAYS OF OUR LIVES!!!!! !!

Waiting for the next installment!! duey

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WiCraig

02-04-2005 16:10:46

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato Eddie, 02-04-2005 11:57:18

Let me see if I get this right, you said you heard it running over the phone (phone must of been the way)and when he dropped it of the traler(must of been a strong guy)you heard it running. Now it won't crank. Wrong key??? Wrong fule??? Wrong tractor??? Wrong Bar??? The big guy STOLE the starter??? Good luck.

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Potato Eddie

02-05-2005 09:20:32

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to WiCraig, 02-04-2005 16:10:46

mr craig
when i herd about the tractor he let me hear it run over the phone so i new it worked we talked about it and then he come by the house and started it and backed it of the tractor. i new the tractor runs couse i heard it. now i cant get it to run after he is gone. i think he told me it was a disel tractor but has spark plugs to help it start in cold wether.

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Steve(OR)

02-04-2005 14:00:03

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato Eddie, 02-04-2005 11:57:18

Potato Headie - Go ahead and pull all the imaginary stumps you want rather than pulling everyones collective leg. How do I know - well potatoes don't have stumps!

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Potatoe eddie

02-04-2005 14:23:24

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Steve(OR), 02-04-2005 14:00:03

I am cutting trees to plant more potatoes. I will have stumps in the spring i will have to burn them if i cant use the tractor and it will take a long time.

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H Otis.

02-04-2005 13:11:33

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato Eddie, 02-04-2005 11:57:18

Eddie, Just curious ... how much did you pay for this tractor??

Can you give us the serial# ?

-Otis

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Potato_eddie

02-04-2005 13:20:44

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to H Otis., 02-04-2005 13:11:33

7200. the boys are pulling it with the truck i will rite it down when they get back.

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Potato eddie

02-04-2005 13:38:11

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato_eddie, 02-04-2005 13:20:44

where would it be

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H Otis.

02-04-2005 13:57:50

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato eddie, 02-04-2005 13:38:11

Follow this link. Shows a pic of an 8N (does your tractor look anything like this?) Below that is a pic that shows where the serial# is located.

8N serial number

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H Otis.

02-04-2005 13:06:06

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato Eddie, 02-04-2005 11:57:18

Eddie, Pulling stumps with this tractor is very dangerous. It literally takes one second for the tractor to spin over and crush the driver. Many, many good men have killed themselves doing this. See the attached link for one recent story of someone who nearly crushed himself last week.

Use the right tool for the right job.

As for your mechanical issues ... you'd do well to find someone in your area who is familiar with ford tractors. Have him over for a beer and ask him to show you around your new tractor.

Once you learn the basics, you'll be much better off.

Good luck, be safe.

-Otis

Why it's a bad idea to pull stumps and other stuff that's too heavy.

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E.W. Rousseau

02-04-2005 13:05:09

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato Eddie, 02-04-2005 11:57:18

Sir, number one you do not have a 64 model 8n.the last one made was 1952.They were all gaslino so if you put in disel, drain it all out and full with gaslino. Drain the carbator. any guestion My phone munber is 214-986-6046 E.W. Rousseau

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Dell (WA)

02-04-2005 12:41:35

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato Eddie, 02-04-2005 11:57:18

Potato Eddie..... ...its hard to put a price on stupidity. Consider your mis-adventure cheap schooling. I'm gonna assume you realize that the ignition key does only that, and the BIG STARTER button by the tranny shifter is what makes the starter motor turn the engine.

ALL N-Tractors were 4-cylinder flathead gasoline engines from 1939 to 1952 when Ford stopped making 8N tractors. Ford continued to make OHV gasoline engines until 1972, when they started their world tractor series with 3-cylinder DIESEL engines.

Howsomevers, iff'n you really have a gasoline engine Ford tractor and you putt diesel fuel in the tank, GUESS WHAT? Just DRAIN ALL the fuel outta the tank and refill with fresh gasoline and change your sparkies to NEW AutoLite AL-437's. You ain't hurt 'nuttin'.

Howsomevers, iff'n its a real diesel engine and it don't start with real diesel. I haven't gotta clue. DON'T USE ether quick start..... ....respectfully, Dell

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Potato Eddie

02-04-2005 13:05:40

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Dell (WA), 02-04-2005 12:41:35

Cheep schooling. ron told me this was the only desel 8n left and it was 7200. it is suppused to be real strong = to a 80hp but in a small pakage. he wont retern my calls i think he is out of town. i cut an electric cord to jump from tha batterie and the starter cranks over but still wont start. i think that button on the bottum is for high beem lights.

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jab

02-04-2005 12:08:10

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato Eddie, 02-04-2005 11:57:18

Are you sure it is an 8n?
Because 8ns run on gas. as for your 2nd problem, if it is an 8n, you need to turn the key to the on position, and push the button by the shifter for the tractor to even turnover. Try it and let us know.
I dont think that you have bought the right tractor for pulling sumps, it will flip before you know it.

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OH Boy

02-04-2005 12:10:23

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to jab, 02-04-2005 12:08:10

They didnt make 8N's in 1964 either.

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OH Boy

02-04-2005 12:08:07

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Re: 8N starting problems in reply to Potato Eddie, 02-04-2005 11:57:18

That sounds very expensive to fix.

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