Re: Ford 8N Transmission Oil
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Posted by Gerald on October 26, 1998 at 00:42:21:
In Reply to: Ford 8N Transmission Oil posted by Mike Tanner on October 25, 1998 at 20:23:43:
: What type of oil should I use in my 8N gearcase? It looks like it has a hydraulic oil in it, but the manual says 20W. I am a bit concerned over the apparent discrepancy. The tractor just came into my hands and is a 1951 with only 1200 original hours. As long as we are at it, how about engine oil recommendations? Are the "newer" multi-vis oils appropriate or recommended for a tractor of this vintage. Finally, is there any concern over the use of unleaded fuel in my tractor. It will be used at the lake to do some hauling and a little grading. Not any heavy tillage. Thanks in advance for any advice. Ford hydraulic oil IS 20W. I prefer Farmland Coop super HTP. It foams less. Any modern engine oil is better than what they had in 1952. Use the most modern 10W30, it will be just fine. The modern multiviscosity oils will be kinder to the tractor parts and better lubrication than the straight weight oils of its youth. The prewar fuel that the engine was designed for wasn't leaded, and many fuels weren't in the late 40s so modern unleaded should cause less problems than a heavily leaded fuel. As I remember the Nebraska tractor test on the 8N, they had to pull the head and remove deposits after ten hours of operation. You won't do that with unleaded fuel. And I think the valves and valve seats won't wear enough to bother anything. Gerald
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