Just acquired a 9N

[Cavtrooper]

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

I have the manual. Sometimes with my TBI brain I have a hard time picturing what the words are trying to tell me. Thanks.

 

[GChief]

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[Cavtrooper]

So I started pulling stuff off to change the oil pan gasket and when I went to drain the oil there was MAYBE a quart and a half in the oil pan. Also I wonder if when the PO “changed” the oil he really messed the process up because he used what looks like cheap RTV for a gasket on a plate underneath the tractor and forward of the PTO.

Other than that I’m just having a hard time getting the oil pan to drop. I don’t want to force anything and end up breaking something so I’m being extra cautious.

 

[JMOR]

So I started pulling stuff off to change the oil pan gasket and when I went to drain the oil there was MAYBE a quart and a half in the oil pan. Also I wonder if when the PO “changed” the oil he really messed the process up because he used what looks like cheap RTV for a gasket on a plate underneath the tractor and forward of the PTO.

Other than that I’m just having a hard time getting the oil pan to drop. I don’t want to force anything and end up breaking something so I’m being extra cautious.

Don't overlook the bolts that go into timing gear cover.

 

[Cavtrooper]

Don't overlook the bolts that go into timing gear cover.

I’ll double check when I go out there today.

 

[Dan]

It is normal for the pan to stick to the cork gasket. Leave 2 screws on opposite corners of the pan screwed in a few turns but hanging way down. Pull down through the drain hole until you pry it loose. The screws will save you from the pan dropping down on you when it breaks loose.

 

[Cavtrooper]

I got the oil pan out yesterday. Swung the front end out in order to do it.

I did find the two parts on the garage floor after removing the oil pan. (The two parts I have in my gloved hand). They look like they go to the steering knuckle but I’m not sure since I didn’t take them off.

 

[Cavtrooper]

I’m also starting to wonder if I have a different model tractor than the PO stated (he stated 9N). I’m wondering if it’s a 2N. The serial number falls within the 1945 grouping of serial numbers that are 9N170018-9N198766. The serial number in the block reads 9N171377

 

[Dan]

Many, MANY people call a 2N a 9N. Some even call an 8N a 9N. Serial number is a 2N. Check your rear axle trumpet and see if you find a date cast into the metal.

 

[Cavtrooper]

Got it buttoned up and began to paint yesterday. There was does blue paint under the red so I’m going to that (what looks like) original. I’m also having fan shroud scraping. I may need to delete it. Nothing I do allows the fan to turn without scraping.

 

[Dan]

Don't delete the shroud, it makes a big difference. Make sure your radiator has thick rubber pads on the bottom between the frame and radiator bottom where the bolts are, it positions the shroud better. Also, you can tilt the radiator away from the body and this helps as well.

 

[Cavtrooper]

Don't delete the shroud, it makes a big difference. Make sure your radiator has thick rubber pads on the bottom between the frame and radiator bottom where the bolts are, it positions the shroud better. Also, you can tilt the radiator away from the body and this helps as well.

There were no rubber pads under the radiator. I’ll have to fashion some. I’ll keep playing with the radiator and see if I can figure something out.

 

[Cavtrooper]

Go the shroud fixed and got the thing back together only to find my rear main seal is leaking. Gonna have to find a place that can split the tractor and do that repair. I don’t have the capability.

 

[John Deere D]

Go the shroud fixed and got the thing back together only to find my rear main seal is leaking. Gonna have to find a place that can split the tractor and do that repair. I don’t have the capability.

Rear Main Seal.........Engine......?

 

[Cavtrooper]

Rear Main Seal.........Engine......?

Yep. After drove it around the block a few times I noticed oil coming out from where you’d split it just about underneath the seat

 

[Jim L WA]

Sounds like the the oil you see is coming out of the weep hole in the clutch housing. Take a careful look at the oil. It could me coming from the rear main like you said or it could be coming from the transmission front seal.

 

[Cavtrooper]

It looked like the new oil I put in the engine.

 

[FiremanKyle]

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

Appears to have a Sherman transmission (Hi - Low range) option.
@Cavtrooper: Nice 2N tractor, lots of YouTube videos on these N tractors to help you out.

 

[Cavtrooper]

Hi yall

I picked up a brush hog yesterday and the driveshaft is about 12 inches too short. Will I need to measure in order to get one to fit it or are there standard sizes?

 

[John Deere D]

Hi yall

I picked up a brush hog yesterday and the driveshaft is about 12 inches too short. Will I need to measure in order to get one to fit it or are there standard sizes?

Any chance of a photo?
I once seen, the THREE POINT (lower)pins on the Groomer re-positioned so as the drive shaft was of correct length.