Posted by Steve@Advance on August 07, 2017 at 04:50:44 from (24.182.105.179):
In Reply to: 1952 Ford 8N posted by Lake County Tractor on August 06, 2017 at 21:19:44:
Welcome Lake Country!
I don't know how far you have stripped it down, but my suggestion would be to go after what is obviously wrong, finish the wiring, put it back together, get it running as best you can. Then put it to use, get some seat time, listen to the engine, drive train, work the hydraulics, check for oil leaks... In other words, get to know the machine personally, learn it's good points and bad. Then you can decide how far you want to go with repairs.
But before going any further, invest in a shop manual! It will more than pay for itself in mistakes not made! When you get it, devote some time to reading and studying it, get into the mind of the designer, read even the parts you don't find relevent to what you are doing now, because that info will come in handy later.
As for restoration, that is a narrow term, reserved for the few elite that take their hobby to the extreme. That entails a complete tear down to the last nut and bolt, reassembly to exact factory specs with only factory parts. I would highly discourage this for a first time endeavor. A good way to get discouraged or run out of funds before the job is complete.
Your best bet would be to fix what is wrong, concentrate on oil leaks, do a thorough cleaning, invest what you can in paint. That way you will have something that is practical to still use without fear of getting it dirty, and still be able to take it to shows and parades. That way, you can always go deeper later.
Good luck, keep in touch, there are mo dumb questions. Youtube is your friend!
PS. The antifreeze question, yes, regular green antifreeze is fine for this tractor. Flush it thoroughly, drain and refill 50-50%.
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