Recent content by 8n Bruce

it's a jack that uses the 3pth to lift the tractor for tire change.

I just checked out "Yesterday's tractor" site, they can supply the bottom cap. $15.56. Hope this helps.

yes .the idea is to mate the threads with the friction. Kind of like lapping the valves on a gas engine without the lapping compound . It was for my dad from when he built his first house in the 40's with iron pipe. I have used the process as a mechanic with any pipe fittings even brass and...

Hi , I have followed along since the beginning . Thank you for sharing . Great build and thread. I am responding as to the leaking fittings, I was taught to wiggle the fitting about a quarter turn several times from tight, to lap/polish the threads at that point. I have some plumbing in my time...

I have this mower & want to know what speed PTO should be turned at for best results? It was a bargain so hopefully I can make it work for me .:D Thanks for any info you can supply, 8N Bruce I posted this to see if the pic's worked ,if they didn't I'll try again, Thanks & sorry

HI Just aquired a Freeman loader Model 11400 with no front mount, just wondering if anyone knows what the original mount looks like ? or can give me suggestions on the best place to mount ( axle pivot like Dearborn) or ( front of engine oil pan bolts)?

Hi Guys , Bruce here from Ardtrea ,Ontario Canada. Just a little spot across the lake from Casino Rama , in snow country . I'm the proud owner of a pairof 8N's 1950&51 , have had a 48 Ferguson,58 440 Deere Dozer/loader/backhoe & a late 60's Massey Industrial loader tractor but still prefer my...