Ford 8N

[homer long]

Does the serial number start with 8N 7807 if so than I bought an 8N when it was sold as 9N some what new to the N's

 

[Bruce (VA)]

See tip # 71.

You're looking at a part number.
75 Tips

 

[Caryc]

(quoted from post at 12:59:55 07/29/22) Does the serial number start with 8N 7807 if so than I bought an 8N when it was sold as 9N some what new to the N's

If what you got was an 8N, be happy, it's a better machine.

Years
1939 = 9N
1942 = 2N
1948 = 8N

 

[homer long]

That number from left side of block just a little to right of oil filter canister what are different methods of determing model

 

[Getter-Done]

Here is a list of the serial number range.
Yours appears to be a 1947.

Built from June 1939 - 1942 Serial Numbers

1939 9N1 to 9N10275
1940 9N10276 to 9N46017
1941 9N46018 to 9N88933
1942 9N88934 to 9N99046


Built from 1942 to 1947
Serial Numbers - (Note Prefix is still 9N)

1942 9N99047 to 9N105411
1943 9N105412 to 9N126574
1944 9N126575 to 9N170017
1945 9N170018 to 9N198766
1946 9N198767 to 9N258539
1947 9N258540 to 9N306221


Built from July 1947 - 1952
Serial Numbers - (Note Change To 8N Prefix)


1947 8N1 to 8N37907
1948 8N37908 to 8N141369
1949 8N141370 to 8N245636
1950 8N245637 to 8N343592
1951 8N343593 to 8N442034
1952 8N442035 to 8N524076

 

[Bruce (VA)]

This page has a lot of information for N tractor owners; remember, the engines are interchangeable between models.


https://fordtractorcollectors.com/for.../tractor-id-history/
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[homer long]

So you can put an engine from 8 N into a 9 N frame ?

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Yes
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[Caryc]

(quoted from post at 14:53:25 07/29/22) That number from left side of block just a little to right of oil filter canister what are different methods of determing model

For one thing, the 8N has four forward speeds and position control for the 3 point lift. It also has both brake pedals on the right side.

This post was edited by Caryc on 07/29/2022 at 03:52 pm.

 

[homer long]

is the postion control the little lever under right of seat

 

[Getter-Done]

Do you have 8 lug nuts on the rear wheel that are 7 3/4" bolt circle?

Or does it have 6 bolts that hold the rear wheel to the axle that are about 15 1/2" bolt circle?

This post was edited by Getter-Done on 07/29/2022 at 03:56 pm.

 

[Caryc]

(quoted from post at 15:54:39 07/29/22) is the postion control the little lever under right of seat

Yes it is.

 

[Tim PloughNman Daley]

Once again let me stress to you newbies (and a few oldies) to forget about serial numbers; they mean relatively nothing unless you have an early 1939 9N or an early 1948 8N you are going to restore to all original. Forget about the STAR and DIAMOND SYMBOLS in the serial numbers as they too mean nothing today. Steel cylinder sleeves once used and were designated with a STAR prefix and suffix in the s/n are no longer made and used; cylinder liners are now all made of cast iron. In 1950, FORD switched to cast iron sleeves and all s/n's now were designated as such with a diamond symbol fore and aft the s/n. FWIW, N-Series Tractor Serial Numbers were hand stamped on the engine block near the oil filter housing as pictured and no where else. Guys see an '8N' with a number on a casting part and assume it is their serial number. All 9N & 2N models had the 9N prefix in the serial numbers; there was no such thing as a 2N stamped s/n. ALL 8Ns used the '8N' prefix code in the s/n. You do need to know the important details on how to ID a model number. ALL 9N & 2N models have a 3-Speed Transmission and use DRAFT CONTROL only and were produced from 1939 thru 1946 to begin with. Many parts and systems were revamped over the years and then in July, 1947, the new 8N Model was released as the 1948 8N Model. It now used a 4-SPD Trans, a new electrical system, new steering box, new wheels, new hydraulic system that now had POSITION CONTROL on the 3-PT Lift to name some of the major changes. ALL N-SERIES tractors used the front mount distributor from 1939 thru early 1950. ALL FORD vehicles (not just tractors) used the 6V/POS GRN electrical system until the late 1950's when the Hundred Series diesel tractors were introduced. However, know that many N's and others have been switched over to a 12V/NEG GRN system and work equally well. You can find out more on FORD TRACTOR ID & History at the LINK below. I highly advise you determine what model you have and invest in the ESSENTIAL MANUALS if ya wanna be an N Owner. Other documents are out there like WIRING PICTOGRAMS by JMOR and 75 Tips For N-Owners by Bruce(VA).


FORD N-SERIES TRACTOR ENGINE BLOCK SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION:

Tim Daley(MI)
TRACTOR ID & HISTORY