[AT] 1948 Ford 2,8,9N

[Phil Auten]

Ooooh, more proof that gettin' old ain't for sissies! Hopefully it will 
start for you after some normal servicing, like check the 
points/condenser, new plugs, etc.

Phil in TX

On 12/20/2020 4:06 PM, Mike M wrote:
> LOL, I did try to start it since no one was home, didn't even sputter or
> anything. I called the owner and he was completely annoyed that I tried
> to start it without him there. That's understandable. I would guess at
> this point it's spark or fuel since I didn't smell gasoline. Sorry for
> the late reply spent the day in the Hospital with AFIB, such fun.
>
> Mike M
>
> On 12/20/2020 10:31 AM, szabelski at wildblue.net wrote:
>> For $750 it wouldn’t be a bad buy. Missing front grill and it looks 
>> like the hood is rusting through on the bottom edges. How did the 
>> owner get it on the trailer? Drive it or winch it? I’d try having 
>> somebody crank it over while you listen to it try to start. Does it 
>> try to start or do nothing? Check the plugs see if there’s any 
>> apparent ignition issues or oil burning. While the plugs are out use 
>> your fingers to see if there’s enough compression while somebody 
>> turns it over.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com>
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>> Sent: Sat, 19 Dec 2020 18:52:23 -0500 (EST)
>> Subject: [AT] 1948 Ford 2,8,9N
>>
>> I tried to send this to the list but I exceeded the capacity for picture
>> size. I have a call into the guy and am waiting for his call, so I'm
>> going to send this in three separate posts. Any thoughts on this tractor
>> if it runs? Guys asking $750
>>
>> Thanks Mike M
>>
>>
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