Recent content by Tim A.

Didn't hit reply for the voltage regulator reply. I wonder if the new 12v ignition switch thats on it has some sort of resister?

There isn't any wiring going to the regulator. The tractor was changed to 12v at some point, so all the 6v stuff is un-hooked. The key switch has been changed to a push/pull ignition switch, then wired to a new start button.

I have a new "no external resister" coil. When I put it in the engine didn't act as spunky, but yes, burning points is an issue with the hot coil.

Thanks Ian!

Yep, they made all kinds of attachments. It was kinda like a Dremel. Does everything except hammer. I hear a lot of 8n owners say it's not the best for digging holes because it doesn't have enough power to overcome rocks or roots and gets stuck.

I don't know. The thing it can do is burn points. I thought about putting the milder coil in for a test. Problem is it's a bit of a pain and I'm learning that even though the tractors were all built to the same specs, over years of use they seem to develop an individual liking for this or that...

You were right! I sided with the mild 8n tractor "experts" at first, because I wanted to be safe, who said that coil is to hot, however, the "hold my beer" 8n members said run that dragster Accel. It became quite the debate on the Ford tractor forum...haha. I'm running the hot coil...

I felt confident enough to get the tractor in the pastures with the brush hog. Not even one round before it sputtered and died. Managed to get it running enough to get it back down to the house and in the garage. There's not much to these so it had to be a spark or gas issue, with all of the sub...

So far anyway. I double checked to make sure I wasn't doing something wrong and the videos I've watched on this kit build doesn't mention this issue.

That gun is huge. I built a 40 inch long base for my Constitution model. You can have...haha.

I was fixing to ask where Paul got that can of Coke.

I thought about it myself. The rims have a slight taper so the tire only goes one way, but they'll only go about halfway. I used an aggressive sanding wheel in the flex shaft and carefully took enough material off just the inside/backside of the tires. It's still a pressure fit, but you don't...

Bogged down with the road wheels. It's the first bit of trouble with the kit. The tires are molded separately and are designed to press fit onto the rims. Great for painting, however the fit is way to tight. You'd have to hammer them on. So I'm having to dremel the inside of the tires for a...

Looking excellent 👌