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- Fan Belt Tension = 1/2"
- — Check at midpoint of longest length between pulleys. The
- — manual says Belt should deflect about 1/2" with moderate pressure.
- — For me, if it doesn't squeal, it is good to go.
- Finding Parts
- Finishing -
- — Painting
- — Plating
- — Powder-Coating
- Firing Order = 1,2,4,3 (yes 4 then 3)
- — Cylinders are numbered 1,2,3,4 Front to Back.
- Float Setting (carb) = 9/32"
- Front Wheel Alignment = 1/4" Toe-In
- Front Distributor Rebuild
- Front Distributor Timing
- Front Spindles - Replacing Bushings and Bearings
- Frozen Bolts
- Fuel Octane Rating = 70 Minimum (Yes 70)
- — REGULAR Pump Gas at 85-87 Octane is Fine
- — Mid-Grade or Super is of no benefit
- Fuel System
- Fuel Tank Capacity = 10 Gallons (Total Including Reserve)
- Fuel Tank Reserve = About 1 Gallon in bottom of main tank.
- Fuel Valve = Two full turns out for Main Supply / All the way out for Reserve.
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- Timing—Front Distributor = 0 Degrees
- Timing—Side Distributor = 4 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
- TIPS — External Link to 50-Tips by Bruce Haynes
- Tire Info:
- — Tire Pressure-Front = 20 to 28 PSI
- — Tire Pressure-Rear = 12 to 14 PSI
- — Tire Size-Front = 4x19
- — Tire Size-Front = 5.5x16 (optional for 8N)
- — Tire Size-Rear = 11.2x28 (modern size equivalent)
- — Tire Size-Rear = 8x32 (very early 9N only)
- Tool Recommendations (General)
- Tool Kit (Tractor)
- TORQUE VALUES
- — Carb Throttle Body to Fuel Bowl Screws = 36 INCH-lbs
- — Connecting Rod Nuts = 35-40 ft-lbs
- — Connecting Rod Stamped Steel Lock Nuts = 4-5 ft-lbs
- — Cylinder Head Bolts = 65-70 ft-lbs
- — Cylinder Head Stud Nuts = 50-55 ft-lbs
- — Engine Cam Gear to Cam = 45-50 ft-lbs
- — Engine Crank Pulley Bolt = 100-110 ft-lbs
- — Engine Front Cover Bolts = 15-18 ft-lbs
- — Engine Main Bearing Bolts = 90-100 ft-lbs
- — Engine Oil Pan Cap Screws = 15-18 ft-lbs
- — Engine Spark Plugs = 24-30 ft-lbs
- — Engine to Trans Bolts = 53-60 ft-lbs
- — Exhaust Manifold to Engine Nuts = 40-50 ft-lbs
- — Flywheel Bolts = 75-85 ft-lbs
- — Lift Cylinder Bolts = 53-60 ft-lbs
- — Lift Top Cover Bolts = 53-60 ft-lbs
- — Lower Lift Arm Shaft Nut (inside) = 150 ft-lbs
- — Pinion Gear Retainer Bolts = 80-100 ft-lbs
- — PTO Bearing Retainer = 53-60 ft-lbs
- — PTO Bearing Support to Transmission = 25-30 ft-lbs
- — Radius Rod to Transmission Housing Nut = 45-50 ft-lbs
- — Rear Axle Center Housing Nuts = 40-45 ft-lbs
- — Rear Axle Hub Large Nut = 450 ft-lbs
- — Steering Arm to Spindle Nut = 60-70 ft-lbs
- — Steering Shaft Tube to Lower Housing = 25-30 ft-lbs
- — Steering Side Cover Cap Screws = 25-30 ft-lbs
- — Trans to Rear Axle Bolts = 90-100 ft-lbs
- — Water Pump to Engine Block = 15-18 ft-lbs
- — Wheel Lug Nuts = 80 ft-lbs
- John Smith's tractor identification page:
- — Tractor Identification
- — Tractor Identification
- Tractor Won't Crank
- Tractor Won't Start
- Tune Up
- TUNE UP SPECS
- — Air Filter Cup = Clean and Fill to line with Clean Engine Oil
- — Coolant Capacity = 3 Gallons
- — Coolant Type = 50:50 Mix Antifreeze and Water
- — Fan Belt Tension = 1" Deflection Between Pulleys
- — Firing Order = 1-2-4-3 Front to Back
- — Front Wheel Alignment = 1/4" Toe-In
- — Engine Oil Capacity = 6 Quarts
- — Engine Oil Type = Multi-Grade, HD, Off Road/Racing
- — Hydraulic Fluid Capacity = Less Than 5 Gallons
- — Hydraulic Fluid Types = Combination tractor fluid for Ford 8N Tractors:
- — — 1. API Gear Oil designation GL1 80 or 90 weight.
- — — 2. BETTER = Ford M4864A (SAE 80) or M4864B (SAE 90).
- — — 3. BEST = Synthetic meeting Ford M2C134D.
- — Point Gap Front Dist. Engines = 0.015"
- — Point Gap Side Dist. Engines = 0.025"
- — Radius Rods Should be Straight
- — Spark Plug Gap = 0.025" to 0.028"
- — Timing Front Dist. Engines = 0 Degrees
- — Timing Side Dist. Engines = 4 Degrees BTDC
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