[Ford-ferguson] 8N Engine Rebuild

[Bo Hinch]

First question , to hold pressure plate off of clutch disc so clutch disc
can float when lineing up input shaft .
I would remove all freeze plugs , flush block and install ALL new freeze
plugs.
Would use wheel bearing grease on pilot bearing .
Bo Hinch


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On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 11:54 AM, Dr. Jim Rosen <drjrosen at ipa.net> wrote:

>
> A friend & I are doing an engine rebuild on a 1949 8N.  I read in the
> FO-4 Shop Manual to jam wooden wedgesagainst the fingers of the clutch,
> to hold the fingers inward. What is the purpose of doing this?
>
> Also, when is it important to replace the expansion/freeze plugs in the
> block?
>
> One more question.  I also read to repack the pilot bearing in the
> flywheel.  The grease has to have a very high melting point.  I
> understand that high temp grease is needed so that it doesn't melt and
> get on the clutch.  What kind of grease do people use?  What works best?
>
> Thank you, Jim R
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