So the 8n is coming along… it’s mostly apart hear but thats a good thing 🙂 Continue reading Ford 8n update
Category Archives: Equipment
Got the Ford 8n Home…
Long over do post. We have had the tractor home for weeks but I had not got around to posting up the videos here…
“New” Ford 8n
Our old Ford 8n has a split rim and needed new rear tires. It was going to cost around $1000 for the new tires and rims mounted. I checked our local craigslist and found a 8n with like new tires for not much more. So we picked up the “new” one. We will be taking the best of the two and making one good one. I will get some better pics and a video once we pick it up this weekend. but here are a couple for now. Continue reading “New” Ford 8n
US Mil Surplus Magnesium Snowshoe review
This is more of a mini review… in a couple of weeks I will get a full review done and get a couple of pics up. For now here is a quick write up and video
Stihl 034 AV
We picked up this saw over the summer… it was in real nice shape considering it’s age… It needs a little carb tuning…
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STIHL ANDREAS MASCHINENFABRIK |
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STUTTGART, GERMANY |
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SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
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YEAR INTRODUCED:
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1984 |
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YEAR DISCONTINUED:
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ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
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56.5 ccm (3.45 cu. in.) |
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NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
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1 |
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CYLINDER BORE:
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46 mm (1.81 in.) |
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PISTON STROKE:
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34 mm (1.34 in.) |
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CYLINDER TYPE:
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Aluminum with chrome plated bore |
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INTAKE METHOD:
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Piston ported |
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MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
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WEIGHT :
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OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:
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One Man operation |
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HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:
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Anti-vibration |
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CHAIN BRAKE:
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Optional on Q model |
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CLUTCH:
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Centrifugal |
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DRIVE TYPE:
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Direct |
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CONSTRUCTION:
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Injection molded polymer, die cast magnesium |
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MAGNETO TYPE:
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Electronic |
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CARBURETOR:
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Tillotson HK-43A, B series ZAMA C3A-S19, S31-E, S38-B series |
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MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
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RK-33HK for HK-43A, B RB-31 for Zama |
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MINOR REPAIR KIT:
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DG-1HK for HK-43A, B GND-21 for Zama |
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AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
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Nylon mesh cartridge |
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STARTER TYPE:
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Automatic rewind |
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OIL PUMP:
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Automatic, gear driven, adjustable |
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OPERATING RPM:
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IGNITION TIMING:
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Fixed |
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BREAKER POINT SETTING:
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none |
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FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
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0.2 to 0.3 mm (0.008 to 0.012 in.) |
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SPARK PLUG TYPE:
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Bosch WSRF, NGK BPMR7A, Champion RCJ7Y |
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SPARK PLUG GAP:
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0.51 mm (0.020 in.) |
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CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
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Ball |
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FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
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FUEL OIL RATIO:
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50:1 with Stihl oil |
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RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
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Regular grade |
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MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
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Stihl two-cycle chain saw mix oil |
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CHAIN PITCH:
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3/8 in. |
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CHAIN TYPE:
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Stihl |