Just acquired a 9N

[Cavtrooper]

Hello. My name is Jeremy and I recently acquired what the seller said was a 9n. It was under a thousand and running so I thought it was a no brainer since we’re looking at purchasing a small 4 acre farm. My dad had an 8n when I was a kid and the simplicity of the workings of the tractor is what drew me to it. I have never tore into one but I am about to start that journey. I’m hoping being a mechanic in the army helps some. It came with a box blade and an earth scoop. I don’t know much about using either one but I want to learn.

 

[Brown David]

My condolences.





Lol, just kidding. They're a good little tractor if you know their limitations.

Don't think you could go wrong at that price.

I have a couple of the grey Fergusons which are quite simular.

 

[HarryVanderpool]

Your story mirrors ours. We bought our 2N in 1987 in anticipation of buying our 15 acres of bare land. It turned out to be a VERY good decision.
In the years since, the 2N has done everything we have asked from it. Our place was 12 feet deep in blackberry's and scotch broom. Using a very heavy-duty 4" brush hog, (Mowhawk) we cleared much of the land. Because the 9N hydraulic system does not have position control, many will tell you that you cannot use a post hole auger. We have drilled hundreds of holes with ours. I hope you have as much fun with yours!

 

[Cavtrooper]

Your story mirrors ours. We bought our 2N in 1987 in anticipation of buying our 15 acres of bare land. It turned out to be a VERY good decision.
In the years since, the 2N has done everything we have asked from it. Our place was 12 feet deep in blackberry's and scotch broom. Using a very heavy-duty 4" brush hog, (Mowhawk) we cleared much of the land. Because the 9N hydraulic system does not have position control, many will tell you that you cannot use a post hole auger. We have drilled hundreds of holes with ours. I hope you have as much fun with yours!

The hydraulics stopped working after the previous owner “changed the oil” so I’m going to have to troubleshoot that. I also need to rebuild the carb because it’s leaking. Gonna paint it ford blue and white once I get the mechanical issues all fixed.

 

[Cavtrooper]

My condolences.





Lol, just kidding. They're a good little tractor if you know their limitations.

Don't think you could go wrong at that price.

I have a couple of the grey Fergusons which are quite simular.

yeah you’re not the only one who offered their condolences!

I also received some when I recently bought an M35A2 deuce lol

 

[Roger in Iowa]

Hello. My name is Jeremy and I recently acquired what the seller said was a 9n. It was under a thousand and running so I thought it was a no brainer since we’re looking at purchasing a small 4 acre farm. My dad had an 8n when I was a kid and the simplicity of the workings of the tractor is what drew me to it. I have never tore into one but I am about to start that journey. I’m hoping being a mechanic in the army helps some. It came with a box blade and an earth scoop. I don’t know much about using either one but I want to learn.

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What is the lever on the left side? Not the pto. The other one? A different auxiliary hi lo?

 

[Cavtrooper]

What is the lever on the left side? Not the pto. The other one? A different auxiliary hi lo?

Which are you talking about. I’m not sure.

 

[Roger in Iowa]

Which are you talking about. I’m not sure.

Maybe it is a pto lever someone has made it easier to engage and disengage pto. Silver knob by left knee.

 

[GChief]

Which are you talking about. I’m not sure.

Probably the same one I noticed next to the clutch.

 

[Cavtrooper]

Probably the same one I noticed next to the clutch.

I’m not sure. I haven’t gotten to do much more than back it off the trailer yet and a short test drive.

 

[Roger in Iowa]

I’m not sure. I haven’t gotten to do much more than back it off the trailer yet and a short test drive.

I’m not sure. I haven’t gotten to do much more than back it off the trailer yet and a short test drive.

Yes next to clutch. Pto has to be engaged to operate hydraulics!

 

[GChief]

PTO is under your knee on the left side of the Trans. The one in question looks like it has linkage back to the rear...

Edit: linkage does go to the opposite side of the normal PTO lever

 

[JMOR]

PTO is under your knee on the left side of the Trans. The one in question looks like it has linkage back to the rear...

Edit: linkage does go to the opposite side of the normal PTO lever

If you magnify and lighten the picture, it clearly shows a rod connecting the mid point of the chrome knob (added lever) to the top (ball) of the normal PTO lever.

 

[Cavtrooper]

Yes next to clutch. Pto has to be engaged to operate hydraulics!

The previous owner showed me that the 3 point hitch would not raise and lower. The PTO was engaged when it was attempted. I understand the pto has to be engaged in order to run hydraulics.

 

[GChief]

If you magnify and lighten the picture, it clearly shows a rod connecting the mid point of the chrome knob (added lever) to the top (ball) of the normal PTO lever.

Got my port added stbd mixed up

 

[Jim L WA]

Caution! If the P.O. changed the oil and now it won't lift, check the oil level. It's all one sump, transmission, hydraulics and differential.
Great find though. we hope you get a lot of good use out of it.

 

[John Deere D]

Hello. My name is Jeremy and I recently acquired what the seller said was a 9n. It was under a thousand and running so I thought it was a no brainer since we’re looking at purchasing a small 4 acre farm. My dad had an 8n when I was a kid and the simplicity of the workings of the tractor is what drew me to it. I have never tore into one but I am about to start that journey. I’m hoping being a mechanic in the army helps some. It came with a box blade and an earth scoop. I don’t know much about using either one but I want to learn.

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"IF" you reach a point,that includes the removal of the TOP cover...as per pictures......then these pics may assist you..
Pics are of my 2-N that was suffering from "Previous owner syndrome". After a good cleaning all works as it should...
All the best with your project...... And welcome to "YT"

 

[John Deere D]

Hello. My name is Jeremy and I recently acquired what the seller said was a 9n. It was under a thousand and running so I thought it was a no brainer since we’re looking at purchasing a small 4 acre farm. My dad had an 8n when I was a kid and the simplicity of the workings of the tractor is what drew me to it. I have never tore into one but I am about to start that journey. I’m hoping being a mechanic in the army helps some. It came with a box blade and an earth scoop. I don’t know much about using either one but I want to learn.

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Nice upgraded front Hubs / Rims........Hubs / Rims look like 8N front hubs....?
Looks like 16" front rubber....NOT factory original size...

 

[Cavtrooper]

Caution! If the P.O. changed the oil and now it won't lift, check the oil level. It's all one sump, transmission, hydraulics and differential.
Great find though. we hope you get a lot of good use out of it.

Ok

"IF" you reach a point,that includes the removal of the TOP cover...as per pictures......then these pics may assist you..
Pics are of my 2-N that was suffering from "Previous owner syndrome". After a good cleaning all works as it should...
All the best with your project...... And welcome to "YT"

do you disconnect through the inspection port?

 

[John Deere D]

Ok

do you disconnect through the inspection port?

I'm sue there are other methods besides the below procedure..