Posted by Ultradog MN on December 03, 2017 at 00:35:07 from (172.58.83.37):
In Reply to: Re: 8n needs new shoes posted by Kid Shileen on December 02, 2017 at 12:28:23:
I grew up on/with tractors as a kid. My first experience with Fords was a 2N my father left me. Engine was very good. I put new rears on it (11.2 28) and ran it for a couple of years. Liked it a lot. Meanwhile I learned about the advantages the 8Ns had - position control, drawbar, etc. Found a smokey 8N and swapped engines. Kept my new tires, nice fenders, etc. Sold the now smokey 2N. Reverse on that 8N was such a disapointment that I immediately started looking for a different tractor. How any designer/engineer could think that reverse was appropriate for farm work is beyond me. It basically wrecked those 8Ns - an otherwise handy little machine. At least it did for me. That's why I always caution guys who want to put oversized tires on one. If you want more traction add rear ballast. Either fluid or cast iron. I put CI weights on mine - 225 lbs/side. Helped a Lot. Several Ford tractors later I still have the weights. Will sell you my tractor but not my weights. Good luck whatever size you pick.
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