Just got a 8N & ??

[glfrjerry]

I just got a '52 8N, it has the side mount dist and has been converted to 12v.
I can't read the Serial number but I'll get my daughter to see if better eyes make a difference.
I had to put a new battery in it, bought a "Lawn & Garden" 165amp and it now starts fine. Just to make sure, on the fuel shut off, clockwise is OFF? Can anyone explain how the "2 turns open" and full open for reserve works? I know it will run on 2 turns open but don't understand how full open makes a difference.
I have printed Soundguy's maintenance instructions and will begin right after I get done with my initial seat time. I did check the fluid levels and they are OK and look clean.

 

[Jbrink64]

Yes, clockwise is closed. 2 turns out, fuel flows through a 1 1/2" standpipe. Full open, fuel flows from the bottom of the tank, along with any water and crud that accumulates.

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. IF the lower pipe is even open.. or present. depending on the tap the other pipe ain't even there. and after 50+ys.. the lil screen sometimes goes bye-bye- too.

luckilly they are quite easy to replace.

ps.. don't worry about the sn.. if it's about 246000+ it is the later steering box and side dizzy... not much other differences except axle seals and a bulge in the trans casting...

soundguy

 

[jonyyuma]

Don't forget the tach or proof-meter on the latest versions. yeap you can still buy the tiny screen to go above the sediment bowl.Jy.

 

[Soundguy]

Don't forget the tach or proof-meter on the latest versions. yeap you can still buy the tiny screen to go above the sediment bowl.Jy.

i was just telling him he doesn't need to know the exact sn. once he knows it's the later model.. all the stuff's the same..

soundguy