Ford 8N Tractor 🛢️ Changing Oil and Filter

[@45kellygreen]

48 8N, learning to give it the love it hasn't had for awhile.

[@LohreFarm]

That's awesome. Good luck!

[@DougieD61]

Thanks. Nice!

[@LohreFarm]

You’re welcome DougieD! Thanks for watching!

[@yaegerracing]

Hey thanks for showing me. I have a 1949 8n. Just got it 4 months ago.

[@LohreFarm]

That’s so awesome. Enjoy every second of the learning!!

[@BobMcCrary]

I have a 8N ford that my Dad bought used when I was about 12 and now I am 67. It did a ton of work on our farm, and I had it restored about 7 years ago. It was truly a revolutionary tractor in many ways in the 50's. I had never changed the oil in it so I watched your video and it was a big help just seeing it being done. So much better than reading a manual. It is now at my home in Manchester, GA. and I love having it here. It does not do much work, but it is great to have with it having so much sentimental value.

[@LohreFarm]

That is such an awesome story! So glad the video gave some guidance. There are always new cool things to learn about these old tractors. Thanks For Watching!

[@primalmightkindred]

I just got mine a few months ago. I think its a '49, but Im not certain. It hasnt run in a few years so Im working on getting it going. I traded my cousin 4 years of hunting rights to my property for it. I dont hunt, so a total win on my part.

[@LohreFarm]

That’s awesome. The serial number on the side of the motor should help you figure out the year. Good trade!

[@Timebomb1281]

I have a 52 8n that my great uncle bought brand new. It ran when we put it up, but when we went to look at it about 7 years later, it wouldn’t start. Turns out the points and carburetor were bad, but it’s back up and running good as new

[@Timebomb1281]

We’re from Louisiana

[@LohreFarm]

That’s awesome! So cool you got it back up and running.

[@ICrailroadprod.2007]

Literally a spit image of yours. A 1949 8N that’s been in the family since 1965. I saved it from estate and am doing my best to get it running again

[@LohreFarm]

That’s so awesome man. These old machine will teach you a lot.

[@shanerothermich5649]

Got my first 8n 3 months ago and absolutely love it!! 1:28

[@LohreFarm]

Awesome man! Congrats

[@jeffshore2241]

I have a 1948 ford 8n with a dearborn front loader

[@LohreFarm]

That’s one thing I’d like to have. I bet that loader is handy.

[@sargepent9815]

Also, the farmer i got mine from used it for light mowing and road grading. For oil, he used a Delo 15w/40 (mineral) since it was used in both summer and cooler weather. If he was REALLY going to work it in the heat of summer or something, he said he used a 20w/50 oil. Think ill stick with running a 15w/40 and making sure to add a ZDDP additive since these have flat tappets as well as a lead substitute for the fuel since it was designed to run leaded gas

[@LohreFarm]

Sounds good. Give it a go. I’ve always just ran non oxy myself. (Accidentally hit the dislike button on your comment) oops 😂 That’s awesome though! You are gonna have some fun for sure.

[@christophernelson9264]

I have an 8n 4cylinder gas burner I'm from South Louisiana

[@LohreFarm]

That's awesome!

[@KeithMonday-dq2eb]

1951 Ford tractor from Yadkinville North Carolina

[@LohreFarm]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@jeffvaughan6363]

Have had my '52 8N for more than 25 years. At 72 it's nearly same age as I am. Just replaced starter looks same as yours. In Missouri I was told to use non detergent straight 30W oil. Has always worked fine. Only problem with mine is the grease point rubber fittings are so worn now that they don't hold grease well any more. Finally had to replace starter last week with aftermarket one looking like yours. Drained back end lube a few years ago. Front steering gear lube must have been filled when I had a shop replace old (original?) Water pump a couple of years ago. They didn't tell me, nor did they charge me for that lube! Good folks. Occasional points in distributor and oil changes by me. Installed new tires when I bought it over 25 years ago. Tractor still going strong. Will definitely outlast its owner (in this world). Old Henry Ford would be proud.

[@LohreFarm]

Jeff, That is so cool. I sure hope I am fortunate enough to have mine for 25+ years. See no reason at all to ever part with her. Keep going strong. Thanks for watching!

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

I yanked my 8N out of a barn with a skid steer, where the owner said it sat for the last 20 years. Had to drag it home. Paid $300 because that's what he said he could get for it after pulling some parts off and scrapping the rest. It is running and doing work now. He has another one that he said I can have for free, apparently in needs the engine rebuilt. Either I take it or the scrap yard gets it. So, I am about to have two of these tractors. They are much better drug out of their graves and put back to work vs being cut apart and melted down.

[@LohreFarm]

Sounds like you have a lot of fun in your future. Enjoy the tractors!! ❤️

[@sargepent9815]

Just picked up a 1952 8n (side distributor) and will be going through it this week. Hasn't ran for a few years and was a spare at a family farm that got parked about 4 years ago with the owner got a hydrostatic tractor. fluids look clean (but will be replaced) and will give it a good once over, but its a good winter project

[@LohreFarm]

I can honestly say I’m jealous. The tractor is the only thing I have ever owned that I actually get excited about HAVING to work on. Have fun!

[@brianmilliard6998]

Old school tractors are awesome! Same with pickups. My Grandad had a few Allis Chalmers wd-45’s that still get used to this day.

[@LohreFarm]

Yes they are! Made good, still running.

[@terrywepner4002]

I have a Jubilee for the last 45 years. A little different configuration but essentially the same. It’s fun working with these tractors. Thanks for your time and effort!!

[@LohreFarm]

They are so cool. I’m so glad so many were made. They sure will be a round for many many years to come. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewstrainstuff1773]

i just got mine from my grandpa for free as a gift. it’s a 52’ 8n and i just got it to fire by itself for the first time in 20+ years. i have a new fuel line in the way that’s all that’s preventing it from running it.

[@LohreFarm]

That's pretty cool. I'm sure you'll get it up and fully running in no time at all.

[@TheOkeanaSkies]

Great video! Clean and concise, no bs filler. Good work!

[@LohreFarm]

Thank you! That was so nice of you to say. I try! I get tired of the filler videos as well.

[@williamtinlin9789]

Gread vid ! I have my grandpa’s 1951 Ford 8N. Very unique and easy to work on when needed. Built a carry-all (frame from Rural King) to haul around small stuff and the grandkids. My grandson is learning to drive his great-great grandpa’s tractor !

[@LohreFarm]

That is so awesome!! ❤️

[@crossroadsmovinghelpers]

I just became interested in the N series, or any tractor actually. My best friend has forty wooded acres, perfect for a still. Directly across the road is a non working farm, 30 acres. The neighbor stopped over and we jokingly told him we were going to use his land to grow grains for a still. He replied that he didn't care what we grew on his farm as long as its legal. He also said that all the old equipment was there so we checked it out and he had an 1953 NAA sitting in the woods. He said as near as he can remember, it has been there nearly 40 years. After we got it out of the woods, and removed an old bucket from the front, my 83 year old dad came and put it on a trailer, brought it to his house and got it running, and refurbished. He did that all by himself. This spring I plan to start rebuilding the various components. So now, it seems, you might be my farming mentor. LOL Ron Paul, that is all.

[@LohreFarm]

Haha, Joe, that’s so awesome! Good luck to you sir! The best part about these old Ford tractors is that the parts are all over the place and pretty cheap.

[@bradleypotter9766]

I live in Missouri and I have a 1952 8n ford

[@LohreFarm]

Yours is basically brand new compared to mine. 🤣 That’s awesome!

[@bradleypotter9766]

@@LohreFarm ya now if only I could get it running right lol

[@JaniceGoodnow-ej8qs]

I have 1947 8N. Am from Auburn, Kansas. Thanks !

[@LohreFarm]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@Runandgun13]

1948 8n Wellington, Ks.

[@LohreFarm]

@@Runandgun13 awesome. Keep them old wheels rollin’

[@butchrasmussen6520]

1951 Ford 8 N I will be restoring it completely. Good runner now. Custer SD good video

[@LohreFarm]

Awesome!! Good luck with your restore. Share the journey with us!

[@James-xo4uv]

I like the wide front wheels

[@LohreFarm]

It desperately needs new tires. I do like the stability, especially when I’m driving through the woods. But, I think the next tractor will be a narrow front. I believe some people have even done narrow front conversions on their 8n’s. Kinda cool.

[@maddogthirteen]

Thank you for this. I have an 8n and have been needing to do this and finally decided to research it. Your vid and instructions are great! Thank you so much! Liked and subscribed.

[@LohreFarm]

That’s awesome. Hope everything went well for you. Enjoy the tractor.

[@1972BRJ]

Hello there, I have been a 8n Ford owner since 2001, I love the simplicity of these old tractors. One thing I learned in changing oil is to keep the seal on the filter canister warm or at room temperature, the first time I changed it it was bitter cold and when I started it up oil covered everything, my dad who's been a mechanic for over 50 years explained to me that it will not seal properly in cold weather, so now I know. Now I usually wait until spring to do it. I'm from NC. Enjoy your tractor!

[@LohreFarm]

Thanks for sharing! and great advice. The day this was shot it was about 15 degrees outside and the garage was about 50 degrees inside. You can see my breath for most of the video, haha. I can definitely see how temp can come in to play with the seals.

[@knuckle47]

1947 8N. … 5 years older than I am

[@LohreFarm]

Awesome! I’m sure you are both in excellent shape after this many years!

[@WaynesAdventure]

Great video, wish I had one of those tractors.

[@LohreFarm]

Thanks Wayne. Hope you get on at some point. Very fun machine!

[@davidalati4081]

Thanks for the video. I bought a '48 8N this past May. Absolutely love it! Mine has a bucket and helped me with a ton of work already in Tower, Michigan.

[@LohreFarm]

Jealous here. Dang I sure wish I had a bucket. That’s awesome. Congrats on the “new” tractor.

[@allendubberly278]

Hi I just got a 1955 850 . I'm here in mid Georgia. Thanks for the info

[@LohreFarm]

That’s an awesome tractor! Thanks for watching.

[@pshodean]

The MSN said I shouldn't do any research online even, they said only they could do research........... ????? :) PS I have no idea if mine is even an 8N, something tells me it's newer than a 8N, like a 600 or 800 or 900. It looks close to the one I knew was an 8N but that one went to my sister. I got it when I inherited the farm, it's older than me for sure (I'm 65), As for oil I want to say Dad used SAE 30. I have dozens of empty SAE 30 cans all over the shop. Myself I was thinking about 10-W30, but maybe it should be a bit heavier. ps My farm is in MN too, DL area. From what I've seen online, it's the trans/hydraulic oil that most likely really needs changing.

[@LohreFarm]

Yes, Clean new trans fluid definitely makes a huge difference. As far as the oil. idk, Minnesota is a tough spot for dealing with massive swings in the weather temp during the year. I know I want mine to start pretty easy in the winter to plow snow.

[@johnstoessel2791]

shell rotella 15w 40 I use good oil

[@LohreFarm]

yep, I've heard that as well. Thanks for watching!

[@rayklein1291]

Need to have a disposable rag, or paper towels to clean out the oil filter canister before you put the new oil filter in, as don’t want to contaminate fresh oil with dirty oil.

[@LohreFarm]

Hey Ray, that’s a pretty good idea. I usually run a few once’s of new oil through the fill and out the plug as well. Who knows if it does a dang thing, but I like the feeling of flushing out any settle grit. Thanks for the comment.

[@rayklein1291]

@@LohreFarm just noticed there is a drain plug on the bottom of the filter canister . On my collector cars, there is none. Have to use a lot of rags !

[@stevewilkins5418]

I bought my 49 8N in 2019. I rebuilt the carburetor last week and it's much easier to start. Hope to change the oil and transmission fluid this week. I hope to use it more this year.

[@LohreFarm]

The longer I have owned my tractor, the more I have realized that staying on top of even the most basic maintenance has really helped with all run type issues. Enjoy the time with that old gal!

[@elizabethtenney1272]

1948 8n North Carolina

[@LohreFarm]

Awesome! How long have you had the tractor?

[@RCLeanHolsterchannel]

How can find out what year my tractor is

[@lostinmyspace4910]

why is everyone using dirrent types oil. You're using 20W-50, an some are using 10W-30. I just bought 10W-40, and am retinking now what to use. I'm in Michigan, and had my tractor rebuilt basck in 1993, and it runs great. I do use the WIX51010 filter with the loop on the top end. But whayt type oil shoould I use for an all weather oil?

[@LohreFarm]

Not real sure how to answer this one. In the 7 years I’ve had the tractor I probably used a few different weights. This one seems like the best so far. We are in central Minnesota which should be similar to you. I think it has more to do with engine wear for me. This just seems to work best on my tractor.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

@@LohreFarm There are some great Ford tractor repair videos in KZbin put out by "Dan Gingell and Rachel Gingell" under that name, and they use Amsoil 15W40 Synthetic. I brought my 10W-30 back to the store and bought Mobil 15W-40. I have always trusted their advice and refer to their videos often. Check them out sometime. It's father Dan,, and daughter Rachel.

[@LohreFarm]

@lostinmyspace4910 yes, they have some pretty great repair and tune up videos , that’s for sure.

[@SlimPickens518]

New to tractor ownership...how hard is it to fix the hydraulic 3 point lift...mine does not work...any advice would be helpful...thanks

[@LohreFarm]

That is one thing I have fortunately not had to deal with. I would suggest you ask this very question on a couple of the different 8N FB groups. They have been proven to be very helpful folks over there. Best of Luck!

[@markschmenk1378]

2n 1946

[@LohreFarm]

Awesome!

[@andrewstrainstuff1773]

unfortunately though the drain plug nut is frozen on there and one side is rounded off. how do i get the drain plug out ?

[@LohreFarm]

Without looking at it, it's pretty hard to tell. I sounds like maybe a vice grip would be of some help though. And getting a replacement on order too.

[@katherinwalter1826]

What size wrench does the plug take? It is a square bolt head Also. How do I get the gunk out of the oil filter case? It is black and thick. 195? 8n. Also. My spark plugs are on the top of the motor so I am wondering if it is older than I was told

[@LohreFarm]

I can’t recall what size. Big. 1-1/8. Or slightly bigger I believe. The fill should be through the breather. You should be able to unscrew and clean.

[@elizabethard3620]

Did you do the paint job on the tractor? I'm not a tractor enthusiast, but I think it's cool. I'm simply NOT gonna quote that song! I'm a good girl. :)

[@LohreFarm]

Haha, I did not paint it. Would love to do a full restoration at some point. I think it would be best to have a second tractor first.