r/Ford8n

I have heard mixed opinions on whether an 8n can handle a small cultivator. Any thoughts on if something like the one pictured is too much for it to handle?

Any idea what is going on here? No compression on cylinder 2. Removed exhaust manifold. This is what I see.

I have had an exhaust leak so decided to pull the manifold. I purchased a new manifold as I could see it was no longer flat in the block.

I exposed some pitting. I have heard of using high temp JB weld or similar epoxy to fill the pitting. Are there downsides to this/does to work?

Any other suggestions?