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Removing hood. One man job?

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8NRay

05-02-2001 15:45:06

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Can a normal person lift the hood and gas tank off'n an 8N by hisself, if most of the gas has
been drained? 10 gals of gas would weigh about 60 lbs.

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Jim/41_9n

05-03-2001 17:20:53

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

Just pulled the hood from my 9N last weekend. Started by myself, but had to get help from my wife. I had to drain all the gas first. It took me a couple hours, but did it with my wagner loader still on. Not bad being my first time though.

Good Luck

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bj/8N/mt

05-03-2001 04:12:36

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

If "Mr. Engine Hoist" helps does that count as one man doing it?

The thing is more ackward than heavy and if you try to do it yourself you are in no position to disconnect some clip you overlooked.

Your mileage may vary

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Big Mike

05-02-2001 19:15:08

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

I do lift the hood by myself ,drain the gas first,,,But I am 6`2`` and 300 pounds is this NORMAL????? ? lol

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Martin D.

05-03-2001 07:26:17

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Re: Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to Big Mike, 05-02-2001 19:15:08

I am 5'10" and tip the scales at 180lbs and I lifted the hood off by myself. The doc said that my busted gut should heal eventually. Sure could have used one of you really big guys to help! By the way I didn't scratch anything but I would get help next time.

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goinnutts

05-02-2001 22:14:14

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Re: Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to Big Mike, 05-02-2001 19:15:08

i was gonna put my 2 cents in too I'm 6'6 and go 310 so it is a one man job ,,,,, but then again arent they all ,,,,, at least they always seem to be,,,,, as soon as the beer is gone and the work has to be done ..... ...where did everyone go,,,,, ,any body else have that problem?????

gotta have fun with what we do,,, this site is great

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8NRay

05-02-2001 20:23:55

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Re: Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to Big Mike, 05-02-2001 19:15:08

Well I'm 6'3" and 260, so sounds like I could do it, but it seems like it is an easy 2 person job. I define easy in that not cumbersome or not as likely to scratch my 20 year old paint . Thanks for the advice.

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Skeeter/Kansas

05-02-2001 17:56:54

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

One person can remove this hood. Here is my version. I have a hook-up in the ceiling of my garage, sort like a block & Tackle setup. I drive my 8N under this unit, and put the straps under the area of the gas tank, and around the two dog legs in front. I first remove the grill and the bolts at the dash. Disconnect the light wires and the gas line gas cutoff at the tank. Remove the bolts at the bottom front and raise the hood about 12 inches and drive (backup) tractor from under the hood. WHAT? WHAT? how can that be, the gas line and tank is still attached to the hood.
HAVE IT SOLVED> I have a one gallon plastic gas tank that came from an old rototiller. I strap it on top of the battery with a rubber gas hose going to the carb, and the tractor can be driven.
When you need to install the hood, drive under it and lower it to the correct position and.. done.

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TennesseeMan

05-02-2001 17:14:34

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

In my 20 years of marriage I have found my wife to be very useful. One is helping to remove the hood. It is something that one person can do but why would you want too. Once I threw my back out just opening the front door. You just never know when your back might go out on you. Don't risk it. No back and you don't work, no work and you don't buy new parts for the coveted 8N. Just my 2 cents worth. Hava a great week everybody.

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05-02-2001 16:59:59

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

I can do it. Don't know if I'm normal or not. Be careful of the radiator neck. Some folks recommend remvoing the steering wheel, but I've never had to.

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Paul Haas Pine Island MN

05-02-2001 16:47:14

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

4 operations on 3 discs ago the answer was yes - one person can do it. Now the answer is 'no way - no how - no sir' It ain't worth the risk that something you value may get damaged. The N hood did not kill the discs - that was lifting a boat, tree cutting after a tornado, and something dumb. The N did not have a paint job I valued but I did scratch what was there a bit. My wife and I had the hood off my 8N a couple of weeks ago in just a few seconds od her help. Much better.

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One man and his wife here..Jim(MO) nt

05-02-2001 16:47:12

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Brent(AR)

05-02-2001 16:39:32

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

Define normal. I'm 6'5", 235lbs 22 yrs old. I lifted mine off by myself. The important thing is to make sure everything is loose b/c once you start you do not want to stop. I also put it back on by myself the first time. The second time I had my brother help me. If/when I have to take it off again, I would lift off by myself again if no one was around to help lift it. The way I picked mine up was to open the hood door and hold the gas tank bracket and grab the front of the hood where the top of the grill fits.

Good luck,
Brent Walker

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Denton

05-02-2001 16:35:31

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

You can, and I have done it, but it is difficult. With two it is a 30 second job. I don't do it by myself anymore. d

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Jay

05-02-2001 16:32:13

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

Hi Ray,The Ford service manual say's you can,pg.#20.I would recomend you get another hand though,it is cumbersum and heavy,even with the gas tank empty! Your friend,Jay

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Beekeeper

05-02-2001 16:31:13

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Re: Removing hood. One man job? in reply to 8NRay, 05-02-2001 15:45:06

The answer is yes, I've done this many times but I would suggest you get a helper since it can bind on something, or gouge your dash, plus it may wrench your back. Two is always safer. Just make sure you do not have anything attached to it such as a wire clamp or tie and remove the grill before pulling it off by yourself.

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