(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Recent content by EddieS

Yesterday's Tractor Forums
  1. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    Any thoughts on my post above about if new insulators for the FIELD and ARM terminals are available? Thanks, Eddie
  2. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    Hi everyone, this is an update from way back in February to the post you can read about above. I finally found the problem with my 8N10000B generator on my 1942 9N and why it was charging full-scale all the time. The insulator on the FIELD terminal is cracked and when I tightened the nut on...
  3. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    That's a great test to run, Btzj02, and I will definitely do it before taking the generator apart - thanks!! Wish I could get out there now to work on it, but work calls instead. I think I need to retire... ;-)
  4. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    Yep, I try to do that too - and my Dad always told me the same thing :-) I guess I didn't do a good enough job on that this time... dang it. Will be a couple weeks before I can get out to the farm again and work on it, but I'll keep you guys updated when I do. I'm just a little worried about...
  5. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    Great, thanks Jim! Yes, I will try what Btzj02 has above, but I think I will need to take the back cover off the generator and see what has happened. Anybody have any thoughts or tips or things I should be aware of when I do that? Thanks again for all the help. Eddie
  6. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    Hi everyone, Update is this - I had a little time yesterday, so I measured the DC resistance of all terminals on the generator and the regulator. All measured 0 ohms to ground (a short), except for the middle terminal on the regulator which measured 10 ohms. Despite that, I hooked up all the...
  7. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    I agree with all your thoughts, Jim - thanks. I hope to get started working on it again this weekend when the weather warms up. Will give you guys updates when I know more!
  8. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    Great, thanks everyone. I will start by re-tracing my steps and measuring continuity to see if there are any shorts. I can't believe I hooked up any of the wires wrong, because I took them off only one at a time, cleaned and re-installed. If I don't find any shorts, then I'll try the...
  9. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    Thanks Jim, will do! Yep, they just looked like they were dirty and hadn't been cleaned in many years. Now I'm wishing I wouldn't have... I don't think I overtightened the connections at the generator, but I definitely tightened them tighter than they were before. Do you think I would have...
  10. E

    Ford 9N generator pegging positive after cleaning connections

    Hi everyone, I have a 1942 Ford 9N that my grandfather bought new and was later restored by my dad and uncle. The tractor is still 6V positive ground, and when my dad restored it, he put a 3 terminal generator on it and an actual voltage regulator. I am now the third generation owner, and it...
  11. E

    Ford NAA, 841, or 861 - which one (or more) to buy?

    Thank you so much for the detailed reply, David! I will let you guys know how it goes. It may be a few weeks, but I'll be back - hopefully with good news but probably with more questions too, ha. Thanks again!
  12. E

    Ford NAA, 841, or 861 - which one (or more) to buy?

    They are both gas.
  13. E

    Ford NAA, 841, or 861 - which one (or more) to buy?

    Hi everyone, just wanted to give you an update that I was able to buy the 861 for $1,200 and the 841 for $450. I hope that was a good price. I'm going to try to get them started soon. The 841 is complete and was last started 10-15 years ago, so I think it shouldn't take too much to get it...
  14. E

    Ford NAA, 841, or 861 - which one (or more) to buy?

    Thanks everyone, I appreciate the thoughts! It seems like the 861 is the best option, even though I'll have some work to get it 100% back to together. All the parts should be there I think, but it will be a little bit of a puzzle to putting the rest back together. Do you have any idea of what...
  15. E

    Ford NAA, 841, or 861 - which one (or more) to buy?

    Hi everyone, My dear godfather and uncle (my dad’s brother) passed away recently at 92 years old. He and another uncle farmed all their lives using Ford N-series and 800 series tractors, so I have a great affinity for them. I already own my grandfather’s 1942 Ford 9N – restored by my dad and my...
    • EddieS
    • Thread
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Ford
See more
Yesterday's Tractor Forums
Buy Tractor Parts Here Buy Tractor Manuals Here

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2025 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top