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ScoutB 11-04-2012 19:20:30 69.208.67.133 Report to Moderator	I must be a slacker. I wanted to update this thread today and found it 45 pages deep! I have finally made some progress. The front tires have been replaced, I installed a new battery, and after some ATF soak time the engine turned over easily by hand. It also rolls over nicely with the new battery. I promised photos - here's a couple from before I started: The next item on my to-do list is to clean up the fuel system. The tank still has liquid in it (I hesitate to call it gasoline) and so does the sediment bowl. Once I drain it is there a good way to flush the system in place? What I'd really like to do is take the tank out, put in a half gallon of lacquer thinner and shake it for a while but it looks like tank removal is fairly major surgery. Next question - Bruce's 50 tips talks about selecting oil viscosity based on engine wear and temperature. My engine wear is unknown and it's about to get quite cold here in Michigan. Which viscosity would you start with? [Reply]   [No Email]
ScoutB 11-11-2012 18:46:02 69.208.67.133 Report to Moderator	Re: Time to wake up after 20 year sleep in reply to GB in MT., 11-04-2012 19:20:30   Progress update: I removed the sediment bowl assembly from the bottom of the tank and found no inlet screen, just a blob of sticky goop. The "gas" that was left did flow out the hole though. I decided there was no option but to remove the tank to get it cleaned. Getting the tank out was not too difficult. Now I just need to find someone to clean it. I've heard that radiator shops will soak the tank. I should probably let them do the radiator too. I have a couple of questions now. Is it possible to replace the missing inlet screen on the top of the sediment bowl assembly? Where would I get one? Also, when I got the sheet metal and tank off i spotted something suspicious. In the photo it looks like there is a post for a spring on the throttle linkage. Is there a missing spring? I ordered all of the manuals that would tell me this but they're not here yet.   [Reply]  [No Email]
ScoutB 11-05-2012 20:15:00 69.208.67.133 Report to Moderator	Re: Time to wake up after 20 year sleep in reply to soundguy, 11-04-2012 19:20:30   I always have steel brake line around. That's what I'll use.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Royse 11-05-2012 18:55:30 69.36.49.151 Report to Moderator	Re: Time to wake up after 20 year sleep in reply to JMOR, 11-04-2012 19:20:30   Steel brake line works great and is fairly cheap to buy in pre-made lengths. No copper line.   [Reply]  [No Email]
ScoutB 11-05-2012 18:36:22 69.208.67.133 Report to Moderator	Re: Time to wake up after 20 year sleep in reply to JMOR, 11-04-2012 19:20:30   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Wow, good eye! I didn't see that filter in the photo, although I did know it was there. Yes, it needs to go. What is the fuel line supposed to be there? Steel? Thanks for all of the other suggestions. The kerosene sprayer is worth a try I think. The stuff in the tank is pretty runny, not thick sludge, so it should mostly drain out.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Purinton 11-05-2012 04:31:18 74.47.223.128 Report to Moderator	Re: Time to wake up after 20 year sleep in reply to ScoutB, 11-04-2012 19:20:30   To clean the tank and fuel lines I used one of those insecticide sprayers from Wal-Mart. I"ve used gas in it; but, Kerosene or diesel fuel makes me feel better and does the same job. This is useful for cleaning the sludge out of your tranny/differential also. My 48 8n has been sitting since about 1980 or so and finally came to life about 6 weeks ago. Also, a gallon of vinegar in the radiator will get your cooling system cleaned out too. Put it in finish filling up with water and run it for a day or two. repeat if needed. anti-freeze will separate over time and really gum things up. Good luck.   [Reply]  [No Email]
ASEguy 11-05-2012 04:26:19 68.186.162.134 Report to Moderator	Re: Time to wake up after 20 year sleep in reply to ScoutB, 11-04-2012 19:20:30   Nice looking tractor with interesting colors. If your liquid is more of a sludge in the bottom of the tank, it's probably better to pull it and clean it out well. Mine had thick sludge (30 Years)so I pulled the hood, tank and used electrolysis to neutralize the rust. when I got it out of that bath I ran it into town to a car wash and pressure washed the inside until it looked like new metal. Our car wash uses the bendable wands. Then I selected the wax treatment after which I drove it home in the open air of my pick-up bed. I don't regret the extra work because I'm not chasing fuel clogs from stuff still in the tank. I would use 10w30 and start it to see what oil pressure is and I would definately pull the oil pressure relief plug (By the waterpump) first and prime the oil pump. Be careful with the little ball and spring. I used 80w90 gear lube to prime the pump. Hope this helps. By the way I like your shop. Gerard   [Reply]  [No Email]
ray hofstetter 11-05-2012 03:11:29 198.228.228.156 Report to Moderator	Re: Time to wake up after 20 year sleep in reply to ScoutB, 11-04-2012 19:20:30   Good luck cleanin the gas tank.....may I suggest gettin rid of the plastic fuel filter and rubber hose? That close to the manifold and you're askin for a heap 'o trouble...,   [Reply]  [No Email]