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R.D.Allison

02-26-2007 16:18:33

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Hello,
I was given a ford 8n to fix-up.
I dont have a manual for it so need to know what kind of engine oil to use.

Thank You.

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JoePilot

02-27-2007 10:35:27

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Re: oil for ford 8n in reply to R.D.Allison, 02-26-2007 16:18:33

Manuals are available. For example, on this site, click on "tractor manuals" on the upper left side. You should get the owners manual and the repair manual. You may also want the parts manual.

Joe

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Hobo,NC

02-27-2007 07:48:08

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Re: oil for ford 8n in reply to R.D.Allison, 02-26-2007 16:18:33

Modern oils have almost deleted the additives for long life for a flat tappet cam, speed does not have enny thing to do wif it. there are diesels that are considered million mile engines and I spec the rite oil plays a big part in a million mile engine and guess whut they do not turn many RPM either. If one wants the best oil look fer �CL-4� or �CL-4 plus� on the API service label.

Racing oils and deisel oils will have this CL clasification

1) Quaker St. Q race'n oil
2) Pennzoil 20W50 race'n
3) shell rotella T
4) Cosworth Race'n

All the major cam makes swear by these oils. it does not matter to me or not worth fight'n over just a little info I have read from folks that do research this kind a stuff.

Emissions and roller tappets have changed the additives in most oils. Its said the even the additive package in diesel oils will change this year cuzz of emissions. Take yer pick I spec enny oil izz better than none.

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Hobo,NC

02-26-2007 17:46:42

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Re: oil for ford 8n in reply to R.D.Allison, 02-26-2007 16:18:33

I have always ran Castrol GTX 20/50. I read a trade mag and it rated Quaker State racing oil # 1 and #3 Shell Rotella sorry kin not remember #2 it wuz a off brand oil but these were rated the best for older flat tappet engines. Interesting that few oils meet the requirements for a flat tappet engines big�izz reason the additives required fer a flat tappet engine would clog up a catalytic converter. Next most engines have gone to roller tappets and the additives needed for a flat tappet cam and lifter are no longer needed.

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TheOldHokie

02-26-2007 17:33:35

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Re: oil for ford 8n in reply to R.D.Allison, 02-26-2007 16:18:33

Any good quality motor detergent oil with a viscosity suitable for use in your climate. I live in MD where winter temps drop into the single digits and I prefer a good multi-grade 20w50 or 10w40 for year round use. If you live in a more temperate region a single grade such as SAE 30 might be a good choice.

TOH

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BOB IN TN

02-26-2007 16:22:05

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Re: oil for ford 8n in reply to R.D.Allison, 02-26-2007 16:18:33

I've always used a 10w40 on my tractors regardless of the season, so I'm also interested in what the experts have to say.

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Older

02-27-2007 05:12:58

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Re: oil for ford 8n in reply to BOB IN TN, 02-26-2007 16:22:05

You are opening up a favorite topic for extended discussion on this board. Some will say that the Ford engineers in the thirties knew best and will only use 30 wt non-detergent oil in their machines. Others will say that modern oils are so much better than oils that the Ford guys had to choose from, it almost doesn't make any difference what you use. I tend to agree with the latter. Modern tribologists are producing oils that are so good they are almost magical in their ability to protect engines, even ancient little flat motors like in our Ns. As for the flat tappet issue, well the little Fords turn so slowly that it probably doesn't much matter.

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