[AT] Ford 8 N

[Richard Fink Sr]

Thank you Mike that is what i wanted to know. i was not sure if owner meant 
it had a miss from valves or was told it was lifter. if it is a normal 
thing he must have checked.
R Fink
PA




At 08:21 AM 12/7/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>Hydraulic Lifters? The 8N has a flat head engine that was first used in 
>the 1939 9N. Hydraulic lifters weren't even dreamed of back then. :-) It 
>is pretty common for the lifters so wear out and not all that hard to 
>replace, once you remove the hood, manifold, head, etc. You need to buy a 
>pair of inexpensive special adjusting wrenches. And you might think about 
>replacing all of them if you go to all that trouble (and check the valves 
>out too). Just hope that you don't have to drop the oil pan, as that 
>required removing the front axle. Also, think about joining the ATIS 
>Ford-Ferguson list - there is at least on guy who can get Ford parts for 
>you at a pretty good discount.
>
>Mike
>
>Richard Fink Sr wrote:
>>I have a gentlemen that wants to sell me a Ford 8N. he says it is a 48 
>>and needs a valve lifter. did they have lifters in them. hyd or solid. Thanks
>>R Fink
>>PA
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