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Tim Daley(MI)    Posted 06-22-2008 at 10:57:44 [URL] [DELETE]        [Reply] [No Email]  
  • 8N Rear Wheel Spacings
  • The 8N has provision to set the rear wheels in one of eight different tread positions in increments of 4-inches from 48-76 inches as shown on this page from the original 8N Operator's Manual. Here's where the Dearborn Tractor Jack came in handy!


    8N Rear Wheel Tread Settings-

    Tim Daley(MI)

    *9N653I* & *8NI55I3*

    Rockbiter    Posted 07-11-2008 at 21:12:28 [URL] [DELETE]        [Reply] [Email]  
  • Re: 8N Rear Wheel Spacings
  • When the rims were new, that might have been somewhat of a good idea, but let's see someone do that switch
    with rusted rims and bolts in two hours. In some if not all cases, its not going to happen. I personally think this
    is one design problem of that Ford rim setup. I used an 8# sledge hammer and it was all I could do to drive the
    rusted bolts out that hold the rim to the center on my NAA wheels. Of course I'm an old codger and the rims and
    bolts are 50 years and some old now too. New 6-loop rims are good but be sure you buy a left and right. By
    that I mean, get the valve stem in the correct location for use on whichever side the rim is to go on. My 8N has
    one that is correct and the other that cannot be switched around because of the valve stem location. I was
    bummed when I found that.

    Mike in CO

    Tim Daley(MI)    Posted 08-02-2008 at 07:43:29 [URL] [DELETE]        [Reply] [No Email]  
  • Re: 8N Rear Wheel Spacings
  • Hey Mike-
    I know what you mean about those stubborn 5/8-18 Carriage bolts- tough little snots they are. A few years ago when I restored my 48 I got all but two bolts out and it didn't matter how much PB Blaster I used they didn't want to budge. Of course I had buggered up the threads on the end with a 5# brass hammer but then my last option was to leave them in and use them, which I did but it was pain trying to run a thread die over the ends. Back when these tractors were used for farming I think the rims got switched around a lot i.e. cultivating; planting; etc so they stayed nice and loose.

    Tim Daley(MI)

    *9N653I* & *8NI55I3*

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