Brush hogging with 8N Ford Tractor. Great day getting the hunting land ready. Got the meat wagon painted red. #FORD8N #BrushHogging
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@alexshurly64102 жыл бұрын
I love these videos. I don’t have much use for it but my ‘52 8N is my most prized possession and every time I DO find a use for it, I fall in love with it all over.
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
We feel the same with this one. More videos coming! TY
@Nat_Does_Crazy_Stuff3 жыл бұрын
This takes me back to driving one for my Grandma on her farm in Ohio she had a Ford 8n and one Ford 9n did same brush hogging her 60 acres been 35 years ago God brings back memories.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
We really are having fun with it. Just loaded a new Ford 8N video. Check it out. TY god bless
@nottthereyet48725 жыл бұрын
That thing clears well! Love the red wagon. Some beautiful countryside. 🍃🌳☘🍀🌿🍃🐝🐝
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
Nott There Yet it’s nice. Thanks!
@allen_p3 жыл бұрын
Looks just like my Uncle Willie's 8N. Spent a lot of summers on that tractor. A real workhorse
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Check back to this channel we have more to come and different attachments
@johnbirman58404 жыл бұрын
P.S. The N’s are Grand Old Ladies. You are privileged to own one, they are a piece of American Greatness. Give ‘em a Little Love and they will love ya back
@doctorfloc4 жыл бұрын
We've had the same 1948 8N since about 1960. The absolute best thing ever we did was convert to 12V negative ground and convert to electronic ignition. You will be so happy if you do that. Yesterday's tractor is where I got it. No more points...no more sneaking up on it hoping it will start....
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
doctorfloc thanks for watching. I’ll check them out. I never worked on this machine yet. Soon I’ll give it the once over!
@doctorfloc
4 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard Another big tip... keep it under a roof, or tarp when it rains. The gear oil is the hydraulic oil too. So from the transmission through the hydraulic pump and the rear end is the same oil. And the boot around the shifter is just one place water gets in. It requires 5 gallons of oil, and not the mineral based oil required in 1940's/1950's. Oil technology is just a tad more advanced now.... New Holland spec is ESN-MC2C134-D. Walmart has about the best price with a item # 16213442. Myself I tried the synthetic stuff...but unless you have all new seals everywhere it's just going to leak a lot.
@1974joemc2 жыл бұрын
Look at these grown ass men making cute 8n videos. Thanks! Love the I beam bumper.
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
Well in compassion we are young compared to the 8N. It’s a fine piece of equipment. 👍🏼
@BillTheTractorMan2 жыл бұрын
Love it! I just love the Ford tractors! Mowing is one of my favorite jobs with my Fordson (English Ford) Major. Whether it be mowing hay, brush mowing, etc. Thank you for sharing.
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s been a great experience just learning the 8N. Cant wait to get back out in the spring. I do have some plowing videos coming. Stay tuned. Thanks!
@BayouCountryPowerSaws5 жыл бұрын
I really like that Ford tractor! Whenever I can get a tractor I wouldnt mind having a vintage tractor like an old ford or Massey
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
Bayou Country Power Saws It runs really nice!
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
If you look for a M/F then only check out the Mod 35
@alexandermitchell74344 ай бұрын
Nice work! Better check the rae, better check the raedistoras for the cleaning of that Radiator; the force of water will do a better job.
@dieselwrench36213 жыл бұрын
The only thing I could think of when I heard ouch ouch was running through briers 🤣 or black berry bushes
@Mike_Steezie5 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories. I spent a lot of time on a 8N just like that. Doing the same thing.
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
MSteezie17 Really cool. Thanks for watchin brother.
@terryw.milburn85655 жыл бұрын
Guess the sing of how high the Hives are is how much snow we get ! Gonna be a Great Winter Eh-Vic ? Ole 8N & Hawg did a swell job ! Great Lil Trailor ! Happy Labor Day Bud ! ATB T God Bless
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
Terry W. Milburn I didn’t know that about bees. Looks like lots of snow! Thanks Mr. Terry!
@backachershomestead4 жыл бұрын
I have a couple old fords on the homestead. Be sure to clean grille and radiator fins religiously. They plug up even cutting wet brush.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Back Achers Homestead You got it. This one needed a good cleaning. TY
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
Build a framed screen of window aluminum wire and fit it against the radiator, clean after each use.ChiefD
@jackphillips87713 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have one made in 1950. I you could raise the rear by lowering the wheel and lower the front about 1" lower than the rear it will take a lot less power to run that 5 footer.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
This year we did start playing with adjustments. It helped due to some other comments. We think it needs a good tune up and service next year. Fuel tank cleaning as well. Thanks for commenting! Vic
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a mower not a plow..? You should never cut shorter than 6”. Your next cut should be @ 12-14”. Your most likely doing it for looks or fire prevention. Cut to short/often without enough rain will kill a pasture. ChiefD
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard When you park for the winter stabilize the fuel, and fill it full to stop condensation, also change the fuel filter before starting. I always remove the plugs to check them and spray a healthy shot of WD40 in those old cylinders to help with compression and free possible stuck rings, it hurts nothing and may make a big difference. ChiefD
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@cwdtransport2247 We run non ethanol fuel 91 octane now. Had good luck with it the past 5-6 years. Look me some WD40. Got a 41 chris-craft in storage I do that to. Keep her from seizing up on me! Good info!
@JamesTyreeII4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I did not realize paper wasps made paper wasp nest’s on the ground that look just like the ones hanging from trees. I had only ever seen Yellow jackets arise from underground
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
James Tyree II Not really sure. Thanks for stopping in. 👍🏼
@SWAMPHUNTER6444 жыл бұрын
I noticed your driveline isn't running straight. That puts more stress on the components. The solution is to tilt the mower so the front blade is lower than the rear. That is the recommended hookup. You may need to adjust your top link as well as your rear wheel. If that was a pheasant that crossed the road, you can improve your pheasant hunting and production by mowing that field in narrow strips 2 to 3 X the width of the mower so the hen pheasant has a place to nest undisturbed. Also cover to feed on weed seeds and insects for the young of pheasants and turkeys. Trees will start to grow in 3 years if not mowed. Mow the oldest one third every year in a rotation. Saves time, fuel, engine wear, and benefits the environment. It also makes it easier to walk the field to hunt and to find downed birds. Easier on your bird dog if you have one. You might consider wildlife plantings on the edge like nannyberry and barberry. I hate barberry because it is invasive but pheasants love it. I had roosters come to the yard every day to feed on it. I have an escapee rooster in my yard now hiding in the hazelnut bushes and feeding on lupine seeds.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
SWAMPHUNTER644 I’ll have to tell the boys that. Good idea!
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best field management comment I have ever read. I will send this to the game warden at the Naval Weapons Station at Yorktown. ChiefD
@tdcribbs85364 жыл бұрын
Good job, enjoyed the video. I have an 8N laying in wait when I finally get some acreage. Those were Hornet or Paper Wasp nests not Bees.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@brokkenstar5 жыл бұрын
Missed a spot!
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
brokkenstar Sure did. Deer bed down in that tall grass!
@alh93386 ай бұрын
Got to hog once. The proper kind, not the ladies. Had to start the tractor by grounding with a screwdriver but it worked! Hardest part was not turning to sharp because to would tear up the property. Good times 🍻
@VicsYard
5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome. We are happy to keep it going for the little time we get to run it.
@johnbirman58404 жыл бұрын
Little “tip” for cutting w/9-8n’s. Don’t cut in 90+ degree. You don’t like it, neither do they. Try some cheap screen between the radiator core and the radiator tilty thing. It will keep bugs and seeds from embedding into radiator core - not good. But make sure it isn’t so fine so as to keep air from flowing to radiator. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you stop. Use top link adjustment to keep Hog out of dirt, and “walk it” onfoot twice, before the weeds get as high as an elephants ear, otherwise - don’t complain if you run over the tree limbs the electric company left for YOU. You’re responsible for what the N can’t do.
@duanebolen8359
4 жыл бұрын
Make sure you put an over runing clutch on pto because mower will keep pushing you
@johnbirman58404 жыл бұрын
Reversing: Disconnect PTO, raise Hog, back in - slowly. Turn off Gas. Run till motor stalls. Get off tractor. Should you use 437 or 216 plugs? 216 needs less “spark” Jury out for me - but... 216 winning the day. (35 years. Biggest problem? Spark) Nice N
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
John Birman Will try all of that. What brand spark plugs do you like to run. NGK? Thanks! Vic
@russellsmowingandtrimming19734 жыл бұрын
We just bought one of these still learning how to drive it. 😂
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome. Ill come check it out.
@grassrat4506
4 жыл бұрын
Used to use my stepdads Ford Jubilee skidding out logs, and using the backblade to level off his lot. The Jubilee had the low range, which made it nice. I've been pondering on purchasing a Jubilee or 9N this summer. Always see them in my area selling around $2000.00.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
BradtheFAM_ EVPEACE for that kinda money it’s worth it!
@maryrickards2055
3 жыл бұрын
I always see them 900 1500
@richardbaumeister4664 жыл бұрын
i LOVED MY 8N
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Richard Baumeister We can’t wait to get back on it soon. Need to mow some lanes for hunting season!
@garyharrall40023 жыл бұрын
I love my 8n ford. It belonged to my grandpa. He passed away about 2 weeks ago so I plan on keeping it. Now the only thing I hate about it is the way the clutch operates the pto. Everytime I have to push on the clutch it stops the brush hog. Wonder why they set it up that way? Other than that I love it. I just pulled the carburetor off to rebuild it. Probably hasn't been messed with sense 1949.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Clutch takes some getting used to. It’s ok. Great machine. Very dependable! Thanks for watching and sorry for your loss! Vic
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
If it is a big issue, then buy a Overrun PTO clutch. It attaches to the PTO spline you then connect the cutters tumbler bar (PTO shaft) an Bob’s yer Uncle. Just put a shot of grease in for each use. Mine is over thirty years old. ChiefD
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
The reason is a major use of the PTO was one and two row corn pickers, you wanted ALL the rotating machinery to stop quickly in case of jamming , same with bailers. Not stopping quickly enough would break or shear some internal part. One other thing Never replace the shear pin with a grade 8 bolt, you hit something hard and you will break something inside the gearbox.. ChiefD
@garyharrall4002
3 жыл бұрын
@@cwdtransport2247 I've heard of those
@JamesTyreeII4 жыл бұрын
The proper way to adjust the angle on the rotary cutter is to have the front slightly lower than the back
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
James Tyree II should look at some adjustments. Didn’t really look.
@dieselwrench36213 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful place. Looks kind of like Tennessee
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Yes It is. Going back soon to run machine with some plows. Food plots for deer. Stay tuned for that video. My friend moved to Tennessee. Loves it. Lots of hills and county like this. Thanks
@dieselwrench3621
3 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard I’ll be sure to watch it. You guy’s made me want to find some land up there beautiful scenery 👍
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@dieselwrench3621 It’s nice we love it. NY politics and Taxes are ruining it. People selling and moving out all the time. I’m looking for land as well. Hope prices drop in the next year or two.
@ragingrhinooffroad62642 жыл бұрын
I bush hog twice a year with my Long 460 tractor. Last time I bush hogged I ran over an underground nest and got stung 3 times on the leg. Gotta be careful with those suckers!!
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. Good thing we are not allergic. TY
@wrenchinginthewoods4 жыл бұрын
I sympathize with you on trying to back it in the shed. I don't know why they geared reverse so high on these 8n's ... WAY too fast!
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Gotta kinda slip the clutch and that's no good. I don't have much time running this machine. Did fill a little high in reverse. Guess better to go fast. lol
@SWAMPHUNTER6444 жыл бұрын
No live PTO on an 8N. Pause the tractor with clutch, mower stops. Carry a brush in the field with you for removing fluff from the radiator. Backing up is easier if you can lift the brush hog with 3 pt. hitch. Don't wear blue while mowing. Blue attracts angry ground bees. Wear a mosquito headnet and safety helmet or bump cap and leather gloves, long sleeve shirt with collar you can turn up. Carry some Sting Kill. Yellow jackets will chase you at least 1/4 mile if you disturb their nest. You almost always will run over ground bee (yellow jacket) nests while brush hogging. Some will have nests in the ground and some will have paper nests at any height.
@jmyers9853
4 жыл бұрын
no live pto. need to buy an over riding clutch for the pto shaft. when you push in the clutch the mower will still drive the tractor forward through the gears. the clutch will allow the shaft to turn but not drive the tractor. my 8n almost drove me up a tree until i got the over riding clutch. be careful with it in close situations
@SWAMPHUNTER644
4 жыл бұрын
@@jmyers9853 Yes I got that wrong. It was my friend's tractor and he complained about the PTO. I realized after I sent.
@hokiedokie12 күн бұрын
Is that a 6ft hog?
@jasonkaye50105 жыл бұрын
Watch out for those bees Vic I found a nest last weekend in the woods got all stung up
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
Jason Kaye Run for the hills!!!!!!! Lol
@jasonkaye5010
5 жыл бұрын
Lol that I did
@ltsallwood
3 жыл бұрын
They're not bees, they're paper wasps...
@wakeup69102 жыл бұрын
You guys better stay in the city,,,, jeesh
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
Suburbia get it right!!!! Hahahaha
@Rangerfan-gz1rx3 жыл бұрын
That pasture just about got away from you
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Sure did. We been keeping up with it.
@elishahuffman52416 ай бұрын
Oh there's a bees nest let me get close to it
@VicsYard
6 ай бұрын
Probably didn’t see it at first. Lucky I’m not allergic.
@Zippy1wood.2 жыл бұрын
I’d be running for them hills I hate them bees
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
can't wait to get back out to the land!!!
@odisdenney6904 жыл бұрын
Use a shopvac to clean the tractor grill
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
We did both vac and blower. nice and clean now. Just put new video up of it. Check it out. TY
@jayss103 жыл бұрын
Watch the grill on the old girl. Most of those don’t have a temperature gauge and I see a bunch of chaff in the radiator when your trying to back her up. Real easy to overheat one of those if your not careful.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely right. We clear it every time we run it. Checking fluid levels as well. We were just talking about trying to add a temperature gauge. Great comment THANK YOU!!!
@jayss10
3 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard Several ways to do it. The "Best" way to do it is by putting one in the head. If you have a later model head on the engine there is actually an undrilled boss on the left side of the head near the front that is for this exact purpose. Ford put it there for Powerpack/generator applications. I drilled and tapped the head on my Granddads 8n for one. The other way is putting an inline deal in the upper hose. Not a fan of of that method but if you have an earlier style head that's about the only way to do it.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@jayss10 Wow thanks for info. We will look for that. Im sure someday we will be doing some deeper engine work on it.
@chrisruiz1215 Жыл бұрын
Is it safe to run that bush hog with a chain. Just curious because mine has it but it rotted out
@VicsYard
Жыл бұрын
Not sure about chain. I would 100% take apart and rebuild.
@chrisruiz1215
Жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard mine came with that at it snapped. Not safe. I'm thinking the same. Rebuilding it
@robertheinkel62254 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you have an overrunning clutch on the PTO, or stopping the tractor is a bitch. Without one,the mower will keep ping the tractor until it stops spinning.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Robert Heinkel I’m not sure what it has. Stay tuned for the next video. This weekend we are going to cut again. Will dig deeper into the tractor. 👍🏼 Vic
@CLamb3852 жыл бұрын
Thinking about picking up at 8n solely for brush cutting and tilling. Would you suggest it? My Kubota b3030 burned down and we ordered a new skid steer to replace it but still need to cut and till.
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
For the cost it’s a lot of machine for the money. Soon as I find one locally I’m buying one. If it’s for commercial work I would say get something more dependable and powerful. TY
@CLamb385
2 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard spent the entire day on my new 8n yesterday. Holy crap are they work! 😂 definitely does what I need it to do though!
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
@@CLamb385 That's great. They are so cool.
@jameslester38615 жыл бұрын
Goldenrod weeds, better put on a dust mask! That bee nest looked like a hornet nest. Is that a '49 8n?
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
James Lester We were good. Not sure of year yet on tractor. I’ll be getting more info for sure! Thanks!
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure of year. Any tags I can find on it?
@Arky101b
4 жыл бұрын
Serial number on the side of the engine block below the sediment bowl.
@mrsnoodle80794 жыл бұрын
I just bought the same brush hog
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
gamsy how ya like it?
@hoobsgarage3 жыл бұрын
how many people does it take to back a tractor in a shed???
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Two buzzed dudes! Lol
@thomaselliott42465 жыл бұрын
How thick of tree/bushes will it cut and how dangers is the brakes
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
We only cut high grass with this machine. I guess 8N's don't have good driveline protection. Hit some heavy stuff it goes right to the motor. Shocks the system. Thats my understanding. I was told the newer equipment have safety devises to protect from heavy hits. I got my eye out for a nice diesel tractor for next year. work the fields some. Set up some food plots. Thanks Vic
@backachershomestead
4 жыл бұрын
I cut 1 1/2 trees with my 8n all the time. We live on hilly steep ground so I "steer" with the brakes a lot. Front doesn't stay on ground well. But I dont want to put weight on the front because we also have very wet ground. The 8n has left, right brakes on one side and clutch on the other. That is the safest in the N series. Also you must run a overriding clutch to the pto or the mower will push the tractor .
@ampatriot4 жыл бұрын
What does it say on the side of that cutter? Bush Hog
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
G Black not sure!
@billymiller89363 жыл бұрын
Why do you have such a hard time backing up
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Drinkin don't help lol
@billymiller8936
3 жыл бұрын
Victor L. Fazio III haha
@MultiCrusher24 жыл бұрын
Sharpen the blades and run it at 550rpm.it will come out much better.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Bill Scott i never got my hands on it yet. Soon! TY
@DavidMiller-jc4pl4 жыл бұрын
What state are you in?
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
David Miller upstate NY
@jameschester39864 жыл бұрын
Looks like hornets nest 😜
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Cutting about two weeks ago same spot. More bees. lol
@ampatriot4 жыл бұрын
Your governor is too tight.. give her a little turn
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
G Black Thanks for the info. I’ll be with the boys again working the fields. Doing some food plots. Felt like she had more power in her. You can really hear it when we try putting it in the shed. Thanks!
@stevehertz48784 жыл бұрын
The front is 2 night need 2 level will cut better.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Steve Hertz Say that again!
@RascalKyng4 жыл бұрын
5 or 6 foot??
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Not very big. Might be 5 foot wide. It's a good size for it. We don't run it very hard. Nice and ez. Try to keep it out of brush. I was told the 8N has no clutches on the PTO. If you hit something hard it shocks everything right up to the motor. THANKS!
@Roger-kx9wl4 ай бұрын
Salut du Québec donne du gas a ton petit ford il faut que sa toune
@curtisdowling37732 ай бұрын
Hes not running at pto speed .
@VicsYard
Ай бұрын
Would that be faster or slower?
@frostythesnowdragon31704 жыл бұрын
doesn’t sound like she’s running very good
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
What sound you hearing?
@frostythesnowdragon3170
4 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard well what i mean is it shouldn't die that easily even in idle
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
DaSavageFox 01 ya Chris don’t run tractors much and or know how to drive clutched vehicles. I see what ya mean. Dumping clutch don’t help! Lol
Пікірлер: 141
I love these videos. I don’t have much use for it but my ‘52 8N is my most prized possession and every time I DO find a use for it, I fall in love with it all over.
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
We feel the same with this one. More videos coming! TY
This takes me back to driving one for my Grandma on her farm in Ohio she had a Ford 8n and one Ford 9n did same brush hogging her 60 acres been 35 years ago God brings back memories.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
We really are having fun with it. Just loaded a new Ford 8N video. Check it out. TY god bless
That thing clears well! Love the red wagon. Some beautiful countryside. 🍃🌳☘🍀🌿🍃🐝🐝
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
Nott There Yet it’s nice. Thanks!
Looks just like my Uncle Willie's 8N. Spent a lot of summers on that tractor. A real workhorse
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Check back to this channel we have more to come and different attachments
P.S. The N’s are Grand Old Ladies. You are privileged to own one, they are a piece of American Greatness. Give ‘em a Little Love and they will love ya back
We've had the same 1948 8N since about 1960. The absolute best thing ever we did was convert to 12V negative ground and convert to electronic ignition. You will be so happy if you do that. Yesterday's tractor is where I got it. No more points...no more sneaking up on it hoping it will start....
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
doctorfloc thanks for watching. I’ll check them out. I never worked on this machine yet. Soon I’ll give it the once over!
@doctorfloc
4 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard Another big tip... keep it under a roof, or tarp when it rains. The gear oil is the hydraulic oil too. So from the transmission through the hydraulic pump and the rear end is the same oil. And the boot around the shifter is just one place water gets in. It requires 5 gallons of oil, and not the mineral based oil required in 1940's/1950's. Oil technology is just a tad more advanced now.... New Holland spec is ESN-MC2C134-D. Walmart has about the best price with a item # 16213442. Myself I tried the synthetic stuff...but unless you have all new seals everywhere it's just going to leak a lot.
Look at these grown ass men making cute 8n videos. Thanks! Love the I beam bumper.
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
Well in compassion we are young compared to the 8N. It’s a fine piece of equipment. 👍🏼
Love it! I just love the Ford tractors! Mowing is one of my favorite jobs with my Fordson (English Ford) Major. Whether it be mowing hay, brush mowing, etc. Thank you for sharing.
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s been a great experience just learning the 8N. Cant wait to get back out in the spring. I do have some plowing videos coming. Stay tuned. Thanks!
I really like that Ford tractor! Whenever I can get a tractor I wouldnt mind having a vintage tractor like an old ford or Massey
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
Bayou Country Power Saws It runs really nice!
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
If you look for a M/F then only check out the Mod 35
Nice work! Better check the rae, better check the raedistoras for the cleaning of that Radiator; the force of water will do a better job.
The only thing I could think of when I heard ouch ouch was running through briers 🤣 or black berry bushes
Brings back memories. I spent a lot of time on a 8N just like that. Doing the same thing.
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
MSteezie17 Really cool. Thanks for watchin brother.
Guess the sing of how high the Hives are is how much snow we get ! Gonna be a Great Winter Eh-Vic ? Ole 8N & Hawg did a swell job ! Great Lil Trailor ! Happy Labor Day Bud ! ATB T God Bless
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
Terry W. Milburn I didn’t know that about bees. Looks like lots of snow! Thanks Mr. Terry!
I have a couple old fords on the homestead. Be sure to clean grille and radiator fins religiously. They plug up even cutting wet brush.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Back Achers Homestead You got it. This one needed a good cleaning. TY
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
Build a framed screen of window aluminum wire and fit it against the radiator, clean after each use.ChiefD
Thanks for the video. I have one made in 1950. I you could raise the rear by lowering the wheel and lower the front about 1" lower than the rear it will take a lot less power to run that 5 footer.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
This year we did start playing with adjustments. It helped due to some other comments. We think it needs a good tune up and service next year. Fuel tank cleaning as well. Thanks for commenting! Vic
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a mower not a plow..? You should never cut shorter than 6”. Your next cut should be @ 12-14”. Your most likely doing it for looks or fire prevention. Cut to short/often without enough rain will kill a pasture. ChiefD
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard When you park for the winter stabilize the fuel, and fill it full to stop condensation, also change the fuel filter before starting. I always remove the plugs to check them and spray a healthy shot of WD40 in those old cylinders to help with compression and free possible stuck rings, it hurts nothing and may make a big difference. ChiefD
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@cwdtransport2247 We run non ethanol fuel 91 octane now. Had good luck with it the past 5-6 years. Look me some WD40. Got a 41 chris-craft in storage I do that to. Keep her from seizing up on me! Good info!
Wow! I did not realize paper wasps made paper wasp nest’s on the ground that look just like the ones hanging from trees. I had only ever seen Yellow jackets arise from underground
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
James Tyree II Not really sure. Thanks for stopping in. 👍🏼
I noticed your driveline isn't running straight. That puts more stress on the components. The solution is to tilt the mower so the front blade is lower than the rear. That is the recommended hookup. You may need to adjust your top link as well as your rear wheel. If that was a pheasant that crossed the road, you can improve your pheasant hunting and production by mowing that field in narrow strips 2 to 3 X the width of the mower so the hen pheasant has a place to nest undisturbed. Also cover to feed on weed seeds and insects for the young of pheasants and turkeys. Trees will start to grow in 3 years if not mowed. Mow the oldest one third every year in a rotation. Saves time, fuel, engine wear, and benefits the environment. It also makes it easier to walk the field to hunt and to find downed birds. Easier on your bird dog if you have one. You might consider wildlife plantings on the edge like nannyberry and barberry. I hate barberry because it is invasive but pheasants love it. I had roosters come to the yard every day to feed on it. I have an escapee rooster in my yard now hiding in the hazelnut bushes and feeding on lupine seeds.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
SWAMPHUNTER644 I’ll have to tell the boys that. Good idea!
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best field management comment I have ever read. I will send this to the game warden at the Naval Weapons Station at Yorktown. ChiefD
Good job, enjoyed the video. I have an 8N laying in wait when I finally get some acreage. Those were Hornet or Paper Wasp nests not Bees.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Missed a spot!
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
brokkenstar Sure did. Deer bed down in that tall grass!
Got to hog once. The proper kind, not the ladies. Had to start the tractor by grounding with a screwdriver but it worked! Hardest part was not turning to sharp because to would tear up the property. Good times 🍻
@VicsYard
5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome. We are happy to keep it going for the little time we get to run it.
Little “tip” for cutting w/9-8n’s. Don’t cut in 90+ degree. You don’t like it, neither do they. Try some cheap screen between the radiator core and the radiator tilty thing. It will keep bugs and seeds from embedding into radiator core - not good. But make sure it isn’t so fine so as to keep air from flowing to radiator. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you stop. Use top link adjustment to keep Hog out of dirt, and “walk it” onfoot twice, before the weeds get as high as an elephants ear, otherwise - don’t complain if you run over the tree limbs the electric company left for YOU. You’re responsible for what the N can’t do.
@duanebolen8359
4 жыл бұрын
Make sure you put an over runing clutch on pto because mower will keep pushing you
Reversing: Disconnect PTO, raise Hog, back in - slowly. Turn off Gas. Run till motor stalls. Get off tractor. Should you use 437 or 216 plugs? 216 needs less “spark” Jury out for me - but... 216 winning the day. (35 years. Biggest problem? Spark) Nice N
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
John Birman Will try all of that. What brand spark plugs do you like to run. NGK? Thanks! Vic
We just bought one of these still learning how to drive it. 😂
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome. Ill come check it out.
@grassrat4506
4 жыл бұрын
Used to use my stepdads Ford Jubilee skidding out logs, and using the backblade to level off his lot. The Jubilee had the low range, which made it nice. I've been pondering on purchasing a Jubilee or 9N this summer. Always see them in my area selling around $2000.00.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
BradtheFAM_ EVPEACE for that kinda money it’s worth it!
@maryrickards2055
3 жыл бұрын
I always see them 900 1500
i LOVED MY 8N
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Richard Baumeister We can’t wait to get back on it soon. Need to mow some lanes for hunting season!
I love my 8n ford. It belonged to my grandpa. He passed away about 2 weeks ago so I plan on keeping it. Now the only thing I hate about it is the way the clutch operates the pto. Everytime I have to push on the clutch it stops the brush hog. Wonder why they set it up that way? Other than that I love it. I just pulled the carburetor off to rebuild it. Probably hasn't been messed with sense 1949.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Clutch takes some getting used to. It’s ok. Great machine. Very dependable! Thanks for watching and sorry for your loss! Vic
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
If it is a big issue, then buy a Overrun PTO clutch. It attaches to the PTO spline you then connect the cutters tumbler bar (PTO shaft) an Bob’s yer Uncle. Just put a shot of grease in for each use. Mine is over thirty years old. ChiefD
@cwdtransport2247
3 жыл бұрын
The reason is a major use of the PTO was one and two row corn pickers, you wanted ALL the rotating machinery to stop quickly in case of jamming , same with bailers. Not stopping quickly enough would break or shear some internal part. One other thing Never replace the shear pin with a grade 8 bolt, you hit something hard and you will break something inside the gearbox.. ChiefD
@garyharrall4002
3 жыл бұрын
@@cwdtransport2247 I've heard of those
The proper way to adjust the angle on the rotary cutter is to have the front slightly lower than the back
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
James Tyree II should look at some adjustments. Didn’t really look.
This is a beautiful place. Looks kind of like Tennessee
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Yes It is. Going back soon to run machine with some plows. Food plots for deer. Stay tuned for that video. My friend moved to Tennessee. Loves it. Lots of hills and county like this. Thanks
@dieselwrench3621
3 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard I’ll be sure to watch it. You guy’s made me want to find some land up there beautiful scenery 👍
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@dieselwrench3621 It’s nice we love it. NY politics and Taxes are ruining it. People selling and moving out all the time. I’m looking for land as well. Hope prices drop in the next year or two.
I bush hog twice a year with my Long 460 tractor. Last time I bush hogged I ran over an underground nest and got stung 3 times on the leg. Gotta be careful with those suckers!!
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. Good thing we are not allergic. TY
I sympathize with you on trying to back it in the shed. I don't know why they geared reverse so high on these 8n's ... WAY too fast!
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Gotta kinda slip the clutch and that's no good. I don't have much time running this machine. Did fill a little high in reverse. Guess better to go fast. lol
No live PTO on an 8N. Pause the tractor with clutch, mower stops. Carry a brush in the field with you for removing fluff from the radiator. Backing up is easier if you can lift the brush hog with 3 pt. hitch. Don't wear blue while mowing. Blue attracts angry ground bees. Wear a mosquito headnet and safety helmet or bump cap and leather gloves, long sleeve shirt with collar you can turn up. Carry some Sting Kill. Yellow jackets will chase you at least 1/4 mile if you disturb their nest. You almost always will run over ground bee (yellow jacket) nests while brush hogging. Some will have nests in the ground and some will have paper nests at any height.
@jmyers9853
4 жыл бұрын
no live pto. need to buy an over riding clutch for the pto shaft. when you push in the clutch the mower will still drive the tractor forward through the gears. the clutch will allow the shaft to turn but not drive the tractor. my 8n almost drove me up a tree until i got the over riding clutch. be careful with it in close situations
@SWAMPHUNTER644
4 жыл бұрын
@@jmyers9853 Yes I got that wrong. It was my friend's tractor and he complained about the PTO. I realized after I sent.
Is that a 6ft hog?
Watch out for those bees Vic I found a nest last weekend in the woods got all stung up
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
Jason Kaye Run for the hills!!!!!!! Lol
@jasonkaye5010
5 жыл бұрын
Lol that I did
@ltsallwood
3 жыл бұрын
They're not bees, they're paper wasps...
You guys better stay in the city,,,, jeesh
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
Suburbia get it right!!!! Hahahaha
That pasture just about got away from you
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Sure did. We been keeping up with it.
Oh there's a bees nest let me get close to it
@VicsYard
6 ай бұрын
Probably didn’t see it at first. Lucky I’m not allergic.
I’d be running for them hills I hate them bees
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
can't wait to get back out to the land!!!
Use a shopvac to clean the tractor grill
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
We did both vac and blower. nice and clean now. Just put new video up of it. Check it out. TY
Watch the grill on the old girl. Most of those don’t have a temperature gauge and I see a bunch of chaff in the radiator when your trying to back her up. Real easy to overheat one of those if your not careful.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely right. We clear it every time we run it. Checking fluid levels as well. We were just talking about trying to add a temperature gauge. Great comment THANK YOU!!!
@jayss10
3 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard Several ways to do it. The "Best" way to do it is by putting one in the head. If you have a later model head on the engine there is actually an undrilled boss on the left side of the head near the front that is for this exact purpose. Ford put it there for Powerpack/generator applications. I drilled and tapped the head on my Granddads 8n for one. The other way is putting an inline deal in the upper hose. Not a fan of of that method but if you have an earlier style head that's about the only way to do it.
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@jayss10 Wow thanks for info. We will look for that. Im sure someday we will be doing some deeper engine work on it.
Is it safe to run that bush hog with a chain. Just curious because mine has it but it rotted out
@VicsYard
Жыл бұрын
Not sure about chain. I would 100% take apart and rebuild.
@chrisruiz1215
Жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard mine came with that at it snapped. Not safe. I'm thinking the same. Rebuilding it
Hopefully you have an overrunning clutch on the PTO, or stopping the tractor is a bitch. Without one,the mower will keep ping the tractor until it stops spinning.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Robert Heinkel I’m not sure what it has. Stay tuned for the next video. This weekend we are going to cut again. Will dig deeper into the tractor. 👍🏼 Vic
Thinking about picking up at 8n solely for brush cutting and tilling. Would you suggest it? My Kubota b3030 burned down and we ordered a new skid steer to replace it but still need to cut and till.
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
For the cost it’s a lot of machine for the money. Soon as I find one locally I’m buying one. If it’s for commercial work I would say get something more dependable and powerful. TY
@CLamb385
2 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard spent the entire day on my new 8n yesterday. Holy crap are they work! 😂 definitely does what I need it to do though!
@VicsYard
2 жыл бұрын
@@CLamb385 That's great. They are so cool.
Goldenrod weeds, better put on a dust mask! That bee nest looked like a hornet nest. Is that a '49 8n?
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
James Lester We were good. Not sure of year yet on tractor. I’ll be getting more info for sure! Thanks!
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure of year. Any tags I can find on it?
@Arky101b
4 жыл бұрын
Serial number on the side of the engine block below the sediment bowl.
I just bought the same brush hog
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
gamsy how ya like it?
how many people does it take to back a tractor in a shed???
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Two buzzed dudes! Lol
How thick of tree/bushes will it cut and how dangers is the brakes
@VicsYard
5 жыл бұрын
We only cut high grass with this machine. I guess 8N's don't have good driveline protection. Hit some heavy stuff it goes right to the motor. Shocks the system. Thats my understanding. I was told the newer equipment have safety devises to protect from heavy hits. I got my eye out for a nice diesel tractor for next year. work the fields some. Set up some food plots. Thanks Vic
@backachershomestead
4 жыл бұрын
I cut 1 1/2 trees with my 8n all the time. We live on hilly steep ground so I "steer" with the brakes a lot. Front doesn't stay on ground well. But I dont want to put weight on the front because we also have very wet ground. The 8n has left, right brakes on one side and clutch on the other. That is the safest in the N series. Also you must run a overriding clutch to the pto or the mower will push the tractor .
What does it say on the side of that cutter? Bush Hog
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
G Black not sure!
Why do you have such a hard time backing up
@VicsYard
3 жыл бұрын
Drinkin don't help lol
@billymiller8936
3 жыл бұрын
Victor L. Fazio III haha
Sharpen the blades and run it at 550rpm.it will come out much better.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Bill Scott i never got my hands on it yet. Soon! TY
What state are you in?
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
David Miller upstate NY
Looks like hornets nest 😜
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Cutting about two weeks ago same spot. More bees. lol
Your governor is too tight.. give her a little turn
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
G Black Thanks for the info. I’ll be with the boys again working the fields. Doing some food plots. Felt like she had more power in her. You can really hear it when we try putting it in the shed. Thanks!
The front is 2 night need 2 level will cut better.
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Steve Hertz Say that again!
5 or 6 foot??
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
Not very big. Might be 5 foot wide. It's a good size for it. We don't run it very hard. Nice and ez. Try to keep it out of brush. I was told the 8N has no clutches on the PTO. If you hit something hard it shocks everything right up to the motor. THANKS!
Salut du Québec donne du gas a ton petit ford il faut que sa toune
Hes not running at pto speed .
@VicsYard
Ай бұрын
Would that be faster or slower?
doesn’t sound like she’s running very good
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
What sound you hearing?
@frostythesnowdragon3170
4 жыл бұрын
@@VicsYard well what i mean is it shouldn't die that easily even in idle
@VicsYard
4 жыл бұрын
DaSavageFox 01 ya Chris don’t run tractors much and or know how to drive clutched vehicles. I see what ya mean. Dumping clutch don’t help! Lol