8N Engine Code ID

[528N]

Can anyone break down this engine code for me or provide a link to do so. Hopefully saving hours of research time. I believe this to be a replacement engine since there is no serial number on the left side of engine at the usual place. Believe my 8N to be a 52 based just on previous owner info, but without a serial it is difficult to know for sure, along with ordering specific parts based on the serial number. Number is on top of block between spark plugs. Thanks

 

[wore out]

Can anyone break down this engine code for me or provide a link to do so. Hopefully saving hours of research time. I believe this to be a replacement engine since there is no serial number on the left side of engine at the usual place. Believe my 8N to be a 52 based just on previous owner info, but without a serial it is difficult to know for sure, along with ordering specific parts based on the serial number. Number is on top of block between spark plugs. Thanks
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MY interpretation... 8N6050A - the CASTING NUMBER of the cylinder head, date code... C = March, 4 = fourth day, 5 = 1955, the day the part was cast. IF correct it MUST be a replacement engine (or, at least the cylinder head.

Look for a casting date code on the engine BLOCK.

I'm sure others may have corrections to that!

 

[soaked]

Agree,
Here is H 4 2---- August 4 1952
Just behind the starter

 

[528N]

Agree,
Here is H 4 2---- August 4 1952
Just behind the starter

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Forgot about the other location. And, of course it is different than yours. There is a 2 after the diamond that may designate the year 1952 that previous owner advised. Just wish there was a serial number. Photo is what is behind starter. Thanks!

 

[528N]

MY interpretation... 8N6050A - the CASTING NUMBER of the cylinder head, date code... C = March, 4 = fourth day, 5 = 1955, the day the part was cast. IF correct it MUST be a replacement engine (or, at least the cylinder head.

Look for a casting date code on the engine BLOCK.

I'm sure others may have corrections to that!

Thanks for info, put picture of engine casting in other reply.

 

[soaked]

That code is not what I was expecting--- should have a letter, then day number, then a year number.
The "2 " way at the bottom is present on this late 51 8n-C, so may not be a year code
8n-C was the last letter designation before NAA.
Ford didnt use the letter "I" for September, but skipped to "J". So "M" is the 13th letter but was used for December.

 

[528N]

I have had this 8N a few years now. Have photos on my page showing my splitting it in half, putting in a new flywheel, clutch, etc. Think I remember something before indicating it may be late 51 as far as engine date. If like cars would still be a 52 release year. Putting a new radiator and water pump on it now. Have hood off and got me wondering again since it doesn’t have a serial number what is the story here with engine and tractor itself. I have 3 Kubota’s and this is just a history tractor to me that works well and I enjoy. Use it to disk food plot and have an old model Covington TP46 seed spreader and works fine for that. Thanks for info, appreciate it!

 

[soaked]

Your welcome, sorry dont have the code answer for replacement engines. Maybe someone else will.
You prolly already know about this site - for looking up info

Tractor Identification and Model History - Ford Fordson Collectors Association

By: John Smith of Old Ford Tractors

fordtractorcollectors.com

 

[528N]

Thanks for the link. Can definitely narrow down the tractor serial number batch based on tractor characteristics with info provided. Obviously 50-52 model based just on side mount distributor. Will keep narrowing it down and work on the engine as well. Got link saved this time! Thanks!