We RESCUED his daddy's farm tractor! First drive in 40 years!

[@alanstepney1084]

Hank: Test Compression with all plugs removed, Throttle wide open. If bad result try wet test. (squert of engine oil in each cylinder) if still bad result, check valves are not sticking open. Re lap valves and start all over again

[@philliphall5198]

Need a proper valve job and set over size rings

[@JMRRebuilders]

LETS GO BABY. Honestly it was a truly amazing experience and so thankful to have had a small part in it. LETS GO

[@Hfoutdoorsyt]

It was awesome

[@garyharrall4002]

You guys are awesome 👌

[@alangreene927]

Funny stuff 😂

[@glenjenkins920]

Why did they cut out All the Video ??

[@JMRRebuilders]

@@glenjenkins920 what do you mean

[@billysmith2494]

We still have a 1950s 8n that we still use around the farm just love the little tractor

[@jakealter5504]

My dad has one too

[@BillHarrop-wq4dt]

At least seat your valves with grinding compound and I would have honed the cylinders and installed new rings ! Head gasket of course. I am 82 years old, rebuilt many tractors and engines in Nebraska and have worked as a mechanic on everything including aircraft. Good luck with your project.

[@64marine]

Get an Inline spark tester for ignition wires; cheap and easy to see if sparking. Both of you fellas struck out on compression.

[@InnovativeFarmTech]

My family had one of these when I was in high school. It was the easiest thing to work on I ever saw. We did an overhaul on the engine without removing it in one day. 🥰🥰🥰

[@lucasstiles8012]

I've heard you folks say things like "well we aren't mechanics" and as a mechanic, you highly overestimate how capable or trained us mechanics are. You most certainly are a mechanic. ❤

[@worker675]

I enjoyed every minute, kinda missed time when there was no voice and appreciate a good time w/ no cursing.

[@bluerebel01]

My brother-in-law has a 1939 Ford Ferguson N-9 and still works it on his farm. Every year at the County fair he wins first place for the oldest still working tractor.

[@jesseperez3427]

Its heart warming to see everyone come together ,we need more of that ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@JMRRebuilders]

Heck yeah it was a blast. Glad to be a small part of it.

[@pupweiller1]

Those old 9N, 8N & 2N are super easy & Cheap to restore, i did an 8N & rebuilt the engine, crank rods pistons & all gaskets & 12V conversion & paint..everything for less than $1000, luckily the tires were like new, the tires are the most expensive part of those. & tractor supply carries almost anything for them, i bought my new steering wheel there.

[@alangarsow2608]

The hood is the most expensive individual part on The Steiner website lol

[@dougtaylor8735]

My family had one of these when I was in high school. It was the easiest thing to work on I ever saw. We did an overhaul on the engine without removing it in one day. New sleeves,pistons, rings, bearings and valve job. It didn’t need a clutch so we didn’t have to separate the back half of the tractor.

[@j.w.3345]

This is great Hank! Worth the wait!! Love the old Fords! Edit… So cool bringing it back to let him drive his dad’s tractor. You could tell that meant a lot to him.❤

[@JMRRebuilders]

Heck yeah

[@davidrose8046]

Hank, Matt@Diesel Creek would be so proud of you for bringing this rusty iron back to life.

[@deborahhunt3136]

our family farm had, Ferguson. And two Oliver's

[@pawsnazzy01]

I've been waiting and waiting to see this one. I was yelling at my computer for them not changing the oil pan and putting the clean one on, but who knows they might have done it and not filmed it. Have fun with that Hank , and remember to drive it from time to time.

[@JMRRebuilders]

We wish we had. So glad you enjoyed it

[@averythomas6135]

My grandfather's 1952 8n sat for close to 15 years, I fired it up in 2023, it's still running like a top, only problem I really had was the clutch stuck and it was a devil getting it unstuck!

[@JMRRebuilders]

So cool

[@ralphriddle8864]

Very nice job and God bless y'all and so nice for you to let him drive it

[@JMRRebuilders]

Was really a sweet moment.

[@Kevin-bd5gt]

Got my grandpa's 1948 8N that we restored together 15 years ago. It started my addiction with tractors. Love seeing you work on this old Ford!

[@JMRRebuilders]

That's super cool

[@davida.p.9911]

FANTASTIC!! 😊👍 So awesome what ya'll do! Thanks for sharing, Hank!

[@JMRRebuilders]

Thanks brother it was a blast.

[@tomgirton1783]

Hank, This was one of my favorite videos!! These guys are GREAT !! TG

[@Kookamungawerewolf]

My Dad passed away in 2003 and his 1949 8N sat in the tractor shed until july of 2021 when I started a complete rebuild on the engine. I also replaced the clutch and radiator. It took a little over a year to complete due to interuptions and on October 11 of 2022, the tractor was started for the first time in nineteen years. I kept the original 6 volt charging system. I still have a lot to restore on it. That single bolt under the radiator holds the front axle support pin to the radiator support. 11/16, 3/4, and 9/16 will get most of the fasteners off.

[@fayewik5153]

hank you should check for spark and compression first before you get to far...

[@dannydrake7348]

Love your channel guys, I put a 12k pound Harbor Freight winch on my trailer to load dead toys, makes life so much easier

[@johnbickwernert7508]

If I know anything I would say that I is a 8N

[@davepike4019]

To do a proper compression test you need to remove all of the sparkplug and hold the throttle wide open

[@Charles-qt2gx]

Good One Hank

[@TASmania-22]

Hank...how did you not know to take the head off and check for stuck valves? It's a flathead engine! After sitting for many years, the most common issue is stuck valves. It probably would've fired up if you'd unstuck the valves. But getting those Georgia boys to work on it made an entertaining video.

[@anil42518]

Great job hank the previous owner must be smiling in HEAVEN...

[@JMRRebuilders]

It was ded an awesome time.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Thanks!

[@Hfoutdoorsyt]

Thank you buddy.

[@philliphall5198]

Get a old Murray lawn mower tank for testing, It’s easier and safer also From a 73 year old gas, propane and diesel mechanic in West Texas

[@yvonnejohnson1557]

I like y'all's videos helps me get threw my dailies really in joy them thinks from gary

[@eugenestevens5196]

That was real nice taking the 8N back to the Son for one last ride , you are a Blessing to The KZbin channel, Have a Blessed Day

[@DancerOfClouds]

What an awesome video to watch on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Han=nk you did good and I am now a fan fo JMR Rebuilders. Great job One & All

[@philliphall5198]

I add two cycle oil to gas to first start up and let it run thru a couple of gallons just to lube it up good 👍

[@JosephRozum]

Good Afternoon Hank and good luck with your project today ! 😊

[@stephanrobinson4050]

That just brings a smile on your face

[@JMRRebuilders]

Right exactly what we thought.

[@eugenestevens5196]

Hank , you did real good working on the 48 ford tractor, I know you probably got a lot of after thought ideas but the hole in the front of the frame lined up with the crank pulley is for putting an extension on your wrench with a socket to remove the pulley and rotate the fly wheel, I restored a 1948 Ferguson, the twin to the ford, good job I always enjoy watching you , be watching you since you first stated years ago , Have a Blessed Day

[@paulriggers1558]

sitting in my armchair, my best guess is that the jammed distributor jumped a few teeth on the timing chain, making the valves open too late, dropping the compression right down that engine should of run, badly, but it should of started with the good valves in... [in UK, we are getting quite a few probs with diesel camshafts twisting, causing a similar fault] keep it up young man...

[@dustanshields2815]

8n fords are always a pleasure to work with. Easy as pie to fix. You can get a replacement square coil that goes on the top of the distributor in 12 volt, odds are the one on there is a 6 volt. The round one is not a factory coil. I’d also recommend a single wire delco alternator. Easy to install and wire. Also another bit of advice is to use brass nuts if you can find them on the manifold, it makes future removal easier as they don’t rust to the studs.

[@ericgriffin397]

That is an iconic tractor!! My dad had one and I loved it!!

[@JMRRebuilders]

Heck yeah love it.

[@Larry-jv6he]

love seeing the old ones come back.thank you

[@darylwalford8697]

Hi Hank, A simple way to turn over an engine is to jack up one rear wheel, put it into a low gear then turn the wheel that's off the ground. BTW I've always called the centre contact in the dist cap a carbon brush, mechanics might use a different term in your part of the world but that's what we call it in Australia. Love those old tractors, I've worked on plenty similar Massey Fergusons but never any of that vintage Ford, great machines.

[@duanebolen543]

There's 2 bolts in the bottom of the radiator the bull to chew took loose. Hold stuff pin for the front axle. You don't wanna take that one out unless you're gonna remove the front Axel

[@peteomara8707]

Hank you say you ain't no mechanic but look like your doing pretty good

[@JamesWilliams-wi4gl]

Hank!! You played the camera GREAT buddy 😎🤣 and with the sad tunes too ✌️😎😎🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JMRRebuilders]

I flippin love that part he did great there.

[@coyotiess]

Good job to all that worked on this tractor It was nice to see all the smiles!

[@valleycreekrailwayco1648]

I am currently in the process of restoring a 1950 Ford 8n myself. Just finished up the paint work on the sheet metal hood. Paid about $1500 for the tractor & brush hog! It's been a pretty good little tractor.

[@philliphall5198]

That’s a great deal and worth it for sure

[@bobtucker8875]

Saving the old iron, very interesting 🤔. Really enjoyed the content guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@larrytucker2938]

Permatex makes a sealer for cracks in cast iron and it works well. Nice new toy, have fun.

[@robertsanders6463]

Hi Hank, I use an old Lawn mower Gas tank on my test stand. Works Great. and you don't have a lot of fuel inside your garage. You sure made the original owner happy. Thank you

[@philliphall5198]

Love the sound of the start 😊

[@anthonypiligno7618]

🎉😂 long... but pretty cool 😎 video 📸... thanks everyone for all the work you guys done 👍...... JJ...😊..

[@JMRRebuilders]

Thank you for watching we appreciate it

[@LaJuli83]

❤How sweet was that❤

[@2ampipeonthepatio]

I think my eyes are sweating. Yeah that’s what it is. If that had been my dad’s tractor, I’d have been weeping getting to drive it.

[@JMRRebuilders]

Brother it wasn't ours and I was a bit emotional. Every son wants to ride his dad's tractor.

[@chrisswartzfager5814]

Hank sir you are truly awesome and a blessing to everyone. I follow you and willy and this video brought me to tears. Reminds me of my childhood days in the farm. Thank you for your blessing and your videos

[@8mileduckhunter63]

I remember when my Grandpa used to let me drive his tractor like this one when I was a kid.

[@JMRRebuilders]

That's so cool

[@ShilohShepherd]

Great video, guys. Everyone did an amazing job.. Thanks for sharing.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Great stuff. Beautiful little tractor. Nice work. Looks like you’re having fun doing it up.

[@JMRRebuilders]

Was a blast

[@darrylphipps2221]

Love your video's Hank good job on The 8N Ford Tractor 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@tripler3724]

Growing up, I actually used our neighbor's *N on our farm. We had a 1955 600 bought new and in those days neighbors shared labor, tractors and such, so he used ours as well. We still have the old 600.

[@larrytucker2938]

Pull all the spark plugs and open throttle all the way to check compression, good luck.

[@outabeat]

That tractor brings back memories. We have a smaller version at our farm. It was used to plow fields of Bird of Paradise 60+ years ago. I put tons of miles on it when I was a kid. Just realized we still have it stuck in a shed.

[@eddiezackery4819]

You supposed to be laughing the same valve to the valve guide this is not just to shine it up, but this is one to comments that you’ve generated. Have a great day big Ed from Central City Kentucky. Wishing you a great day.

[@garyharrall4002]

I have a 1949 8n that my grandpa bought brand new in 1949. Great little tractors. Very solid. Is wily not doing these videos with you anymore

[@Hfoutdoorsyt]

he was in this one........

[@JMRRebuilders]

Love it

[@garyharrall4002]

​@HamiltonvilleFarm what I mean was he didn't help ya with this one.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Awesome video, Hank, and a really nice story behind this tractor. Appreciate you, buddy 👍

[@Hfoutdoorsyt]

You bet!

[@robmikell7444]

Hey. A tool you need. A 24" chain wrench. You won't be fumbling trying to get a socket on those cranks. Wrap that chain around pulleys and all. Work good disassembling hydraulic cylinders too.

[@BillHarrop-wq4dt]

Great job Guys !!!

[@8mileduckhunter63]

Watching your work on this tractor is really awesome.

[@daviddziegielewski653]

New to the channel, watched your interview on a few points from prefect. That distributer deal... that's something I would have done! Im checking out your play list, i think im going to enjoy your channel. Liked and subscribed.

[@JMRRebuilders]

Heck yeah hanks amazing. Good flippin dude.

[@daviddziegielewski653]

@@JMRRebuilders coming over to your channel also!!

[@JMRRebuilders]

@daviddziegielewski653 awesome sauce. Looking forward to seeing ya.

[@JohnBelue]

use mineral oil in the transmission and rear end its altogether you can get it at tractor supply

[@ThomasWashburn-w4v]

8N! It has floorboards

[@fmeach7711]

Great job guys.

[@GARYPETERSON-t9u]

ANY IDEA WHAT AMACHINE SHOP WOULD HAVE CHARGED TO GO THRU WHOLE MOTOR? WHEN YOU GO TO THAT MUCH WORK TO DO REST MAY HAVE CHEAP. HOW WAS FLYWHEEL LOOKING? GOOD JOB

[@xaviermuchison1858]

Where did JMR get the replacement motor for the 8N?? I have one I’m in a process of rebuilding but I need a good replacement motor.

[@staceygandy2009]

Thats a nice thing you all done.

[@JMRRebuilders]

It was a good time.

[@shrapnelsbunker736]

My Dad ended up buying a lil 8N from a buddy of his... That's one mighty lil bulldog of a tractor.. Plus he decided it would be fun to restore a ol Claxon horn he had and put it on the tractor.. Kids get a good laugh at the ooogah! ooogah from that ol horn...

[@philliphall5198]

You guys were a blast to watch and it was fun but I had to keep my mouth shut 🤫

[@patrickkuntz5103]

Hey. I dont know much about the ford n series tractor, i recently bought two vac case tractor one a 1946 and a 1949 both the same, got both running id love to send pics but don't know how anyway love your channel good luck

[@richardbaumeister466]

Hank, You already said it was converted to 12v. You can run the 6 volt starter on 12 Volts. Just change the coil and the condenser and generator and you should be good

[@chiefsmkin559]

You need about 62 to 65 lbs or more for compression and for it to run any less it's going to run really rough

[@davep9199]

Enjoyed the video. Well done.

[@garymessina1609]

Well Hank I've given up on restoring old equipment too costly and too much time involved good luck on this one

[@philliphall5198]

15 years ago it’s was a good deal and I fixed a ton of them but now the price of parts is crazy 😢😢😢

[@michaelkoon8371]

That old girl will run wait and see

[@timryan7198]

8n had small rear hubs like this one. 9n and 2n's are much larger! Wish I would have kept my 8n👍

[@seancasey2444]

That's awesome he got to ride his dad's tractor.

[@annalorree]

I rebuilt a 1950 8n a few years ago. They’re good little chore tractors, just don’t put a front end loader on it. The front end isn’t built for that kind of weight. I use mine to put in a garden each spring, and to skid logs around. Also, I’ve got new front tires and tubes for that width front available if anyone needs some. I decided to go with wider front tires.

[@robv2026]

Love watching this project!

[@mobiousenigma]

hank compression test is only part of the diagnoses if its low you need to know why it could be many things from failure to extreme wear or just some crud hanging a valve open or rings that have seized to pistons the first 2 gonna need rebuild last 2 might come around ,,,,might so to check i would bore scope low compression holes to understand why. thanks for the videos

[@chriseagle3610]

Thanks for the good content

[@8978Marty]

Thats awsome Hank. My Uncle had one of those when I was growing up

[@lucasstiles8012]

Hey I lived in Peachtree! What a nice bunch of folks

[@JMRRebuilders]

Heck yeah we are bubble buddies. Love to meet up

[@lucasstiles8012]

That Peachtree bubble is no joke! lol

[@JMRRebuilders]

@lucasstiles8012 yeah we are on first name basis wirh code enforcement and cops

[@lucasstiles8012]

Don't I know it. I was down there for 6 months, got to meet those guys at least a dozen times. Moral of the story, fix the golf carts lights *BEFORE* midnight cruises.

[@naughahyde]

I'm late to the party but if you still read comments on this, before you attempt to turn it you really should remove all the spark plugs and put something like Marvel Mystery Oil in the cylinders to oil the rings to keep from gouging the cylinder wall walls. It will also help loosen stuck engines.

[@philliphall5198]

First time to do is check the antifreeze level and amount AllWAYS 😊

[@williamhenley2185]

On flathead engines when they sit awhile the valves could be rusted in the block. That might be your compression problem. Good luck and God Bless.

[@duanebolen543]

The best thing is to pull the starter so you can get on the ring gear

[@philliphall5198]

Lots of new parts for them and a tad high price but it’s worth it 😊

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hank, Great clip, very sad when you found out it had no compression. Good guys came to your help. Be well

[@JMRRebuilders]

Heck yeah it was a let down but together we got it sorted out.

[@sidneylevesque8586]

my grandfather had one I grew up driving it. the one you have had not been converted to a 12-volt system yet. we did so much with that tractor I miss that. even though the coil says 12 that appears to be a 6-volt generator.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Hank :) , buddies in Georgia state and glad got better motor put in save all troubles too 👍! This reminds back 1994 at my first job at Automotive Mechanics,.Restoration and Sandblasting company! A old family doctor want his Ferguson TEA 25 tractor had ran since 1966 year and mice chew up wires also need converted to 12 Volt Negative ground from 6 Volt Positive ground also Generator to GM Delco Alternator too and fully restored from start to finish! It took 4 months do but all working out for best and took to shows and fairs won prizes! But funny part why park so many besides electrical work was clutch and brakes gone need replacement and on Gear Shifter was S for starter gear with clutch in and need gear replaced! Funny old Ford Tractor Dealership had all parts for even electrical wire harness all 100% worked! Hank don't forget fix up Air filter chamber you took of hood when you started to work this tractor Ford 8 N

[@tommywagoner5659]

It would have been a great video if he had not had to delete have of the audio

[@SevenOaksOutdoors]

I just bought a 48 8n as well. I've been having so much fun restoring it!! Paid 550 for her

[@JMRRebuilders]

That's super cool good luck.

[@kylejones2075]

Nice thanks for sharing 🎉🎉🎉🎉😅

[@earlalford7694]

Great history thanks for sharing

[@williameckman5942]

WHEN I WAS 12 YEARS OLD, I WORKED FOR A FARM DRIVING ONE OF THESE JUST LIKE THIS ONE.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Very nice well done. Have a great day.