Tractor Time!

[T-Man 1066]

That's a late 8N w/side mount distributor and genny on left side (50-52?), not an NAA (53-up), they are painted the same and look a lot alike ,some parts interchange. NAA has exhaust/intake on other side and a OHV 4-cyl not a flat head.

I've been helping my cousin rebuild his NAA/Jubi, was his Dad's too. Blew a head gasket and we had a machine shop R + R the head, have all the parts now just need to get it together.

I've had a 1940 9N for many years, just got a 52 Fergy TO-20 w/TO-30 engine. Taught myself how to fix/work on all of them. Most things that need fixin can be done with the tools that fit in the lunchbox size toolboxes they have.

I have PDF service/parts manuals for the Fords and the Fergy. PM me if you need them for the NAA.

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Agreed, my bad. Also noticed the hinged hood on a NA / Jubilee goes the whole length, not just the first third...

[Sparkyprep]

My place is 1/2 forested and I have a portable sawmill. When I saw your new beauty I thought that would be the cat's ass to have here with a grapple and a snow plow.

My grandfather did it the hard way too. Actual picture of him and the 4-hoof drive tractor!

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When men were men. Lots of respect.

[Mad Trapper]

Agreed, my bad. Also noticed the hinged hood on a NA / Jubilee goes the whole length, not just the first third...

People get the Ns mixed up all the time. A 9N is close to identical to 2N, the 8N a little different and they changed some things on those last few years.

Then there are the Franken Ns, that have mix and match parts........

[T-Man 1066]

People get the Ns mixed up all the time. A 9N is close to identical to 2N, the 8N a little different and they changed some things on those last few years.

Then there are the Franken Ns, that have mix and match parts........

I have always been a Farmall guy, and still have a '50 "C", the Ford is a more useful tractor, except the C can turn on a end row tighter, narrow front and all. Plus 31 HP vs 18 HP helps as well. I did have a retrofit 3 point on my C, didn't have the power to run a 5' bush hog in deep grass like the Jubilee did.

[Mad Trapper]

I have always been a Farmall guy, and still have a '50 "C", the Ford is a more useful tractor, except the C can turn on a end row tighter, narrow front and all. Plus 31 HP vs 18 HP helps as well. I did have a retrofit 3 point on my C, didn't have the power to run a 5' bush hog in deep grass like the Jubilee did.

Years back I rented from a guy who had a narrow front H. I used to work on it for him for $$$ off on rent. It's still running as far as I know.

Last summer a long running country agricultural fair had antique tractor show. Was a lot of restored Internationals there.

I'll leave it there as already hijacked Sparky's thread

[T-Man 1066]

Years back I rented from a guy who had a narrow front H. I used to work on it for him for $$$ off on rent. It's still running as far as I know.

Last summer a long running country agricultural fair had antique tractor show. Was a lot of restored Internationals there.

I'll leave it there as already hijacked Sparky's thread

Yep, guilty on the hijack, sorry Sparky!

While I am on the subject, Farmall, B, C, H, 560, 706 gas, 1066, Ford Jubilee, 861 Powermaster, Gleaner K, Gleaner R60, JD 420C trackloader, Hydramac 1850 Skiddy, and probably 18-20 Cub Cadets, all sorts.

[Sparkyprep]

Yep, guilty on the hijack, sorry Sparky!

While I am on the subject, Farmall, B, C, H, 560, 706 gas, 1066, Ford Jubilee, 861 Powermaster, Gleaner K, Gleaner R60, JD 420C trackloader, Hydramac 1850 Skiddy, and probably 18-20 Cub Cadets, all sorts.

No worries. Thread hijacking is encouraged here. I love the old tractor pics. Plus, it keeps things interesting.

[Big Ken]

No worries. Thread hijacking is encouraged here. I love the old tractor pics. Plus, it keeps things interesting.

I think I started it, I'll never have a nice one like yous but those oldies are always a possibility.

[Mad Trapper]

I think I started it, I'll never have a nice one like yous but those oldies are always a possibility.

Keep on looking. There's lots out there in decent condition that go cheap, sometimes with implements. I like Ford Ns/NAA and Fergusons. Very easy to work on, but have limitations compared to newer tractors. Can still find good runners for $1000-3000.

I got my 9N in the 1980s with : tire chains, back blade, 2-bottom plow, scoopbucket, spring harrow, had good tires all around. Owner was selling because it was fouling plugs and he thought motor needed a rebuild. Got all of it for $1200

It had been a bit neglected on maintenance. Oil bath air filter had 2" of water at the bottom, raising oil so it got sucked in the carb. I caught up on all the neglect and it ran fine. Motor still runs fine, by the time oil is down a quart it's time to change it.

I have replaced a lot of the 80 year old stuff, genny/starter rebuilt, exhaust manifold, rebuilt carb, replaced wiring and fixed lights,..... only had to go into the distributor once so far coil went bad so I took it all apart and replaced what was needed with quality parts, not Chi-Com shit. I was surprised when I looked at the points, they were OEM Ford with Ford logo, no wonder they lasted so long. It's still a 6V positive ground system. If you get an old one always better to R + R original parts than buy new junk.

New project is the Ferguson TO-20. It had been sitting and I'm in process of getting it going soon. Got from neighbors father who had rebuilt it years back combing a good TO-30 engine into a good TO-20 chassis. From looks pretty good condition, paid $500.

Fuel system was gunked from sitting with E10 in it, and some mud wasps got inside the distributor. I've R +R ed the distributor and static timed it, the carb/gas tank has been cleaned and put a new sediment bowl/fuel line on it. I have to finish putting the carb together and install to get it going.

I'll post a new thread with pics on that when it's running.

[T-Man 1066]

Keep on looking. There's lots out there in decent condition that go cheap, sometimes with implements. I like Ford Ns/NAA and Fergusons. Very easy to work on, but have limitations compared to newer tractors. Can still find good runners for $1000-3000.

I got my 9N in the 1980s with : tire chains, back blade, 2-bottom plow, scoopbucket, spring harrow, had good tires all around. Owner was selling because it was fouling plugs and he thought motor needed a rebuild. Got all of it for $1200

It had been a bit neglected on maintenance. Oil bath air filter had 2" of water at the bottom, raising oil so it got sucked in the carb. I caught up on all the neglect and it ran fine. Motor still runs fine, by the time oil is down a quart it's time to change it.

I have replaced a lot of the 80 year old stuff, genny/starter rebuilt, exhaust manifold, rebuilt carb, replaced wiring and fixed lights,..... only had to go into the distributor once so far coil went bad so I took it all apart and replaced what was needed with quality parts, not Chi-Com shit. I was surprised when I looked at the points, they were OEM Ford with Ford logo, no wonder they lasted so long. It's still a 6V positive ground system. If you get an old one always better to R + R original parts than buy new junk.

New project is the Ferguson TO-20. It had been sitting and I'm in process of getting it going soon. Got from neighbors father who had rebuilt it years back combing a good TO-30 engine into a good TO-20 chassis. From looks pretty good condition, paid $500.

Fuel system was gunked from sitting with E10 in it, and some mud wasps got inside the distributor. I've R +R ed the distributor and static timed it, the carb/gas tank has been cleaned and put a new sediment bowl/fuel line on it. I have to finish putting the carb together and install to get it going.

I'll post a new thread with pics on that when it's running.

Alot of times the top bushing in the distributor wallers out. There is a Gitz-style oil cup on the side, but sometimes they get broke off, or neglected for sure. No lube, no last...