Hello group,
I"m a brand new Ford 8N owner. I"ve researched this and other forums to try to learn everything I can about these relics.
Allegedly this 8N is an early 1950 model, owned since 1980 by the previous owner. There is no visible serial number, not even a single number.
Here is what I have determined/identified from pictures and other literature (from the internet):
1. 48-54 clutch linkage
2. 47-49 steering box but with rounded arm per later boxes
3. single hole rocker
4. front distributor
5. shortened oil filler tube; moved rearward per 50-52 engine block
6. cast pads for left mounted generator but generator still on right side
7. engine block casting is: 8N C with marking rotated 90 degrees to the right
8. a data plate above the casting mark which reads: N B22 2 (Feb 22, 1952 - replacement date?)
I"ve read that the 8N C marking could indicate an engine which has been replaced. The original engine/tractor SN is supposed to be inscribed on the replacement block but often doesn"t happen.
This 8N, which annoyingly is blue, seems to be a Heinz 57. However, except for running a bit rich and smoking a little, with some additional work will prove to be a quite usable machine.
The over-running clutch arrived and prior to receiving it, I brush hogged about half an acre, just to get the hang of things.
Regards from Pennsylvania,
Wings
I"m a brand new Ford 8N owner. I"ve researched this and other forums to try to learn everything I can about these relics.
Allegedly this 8N is an early 1950 model, owned since 1980 by the previous owner. There is no visible serial number, not even a single number.
Here is what I have determined/identified from pictures and other literature (from the internet):
1. 48-54 clutch linkage
2. 47-49 steering box but with rounded arm per later boxes
3. single hole rocker
4. front distributor
5. shortened oil filler tube; moved rearward per 50-52 engine block
6. cast pads for left mounted generator but generator still on right side
7. engine block casting is: 8N C with marking rotated 90 degrees to the right
8. a data plate above the casting mark which reads: N B22 2 (Feb 22, 1952 - replacement date?)
I"ve read that the 8N C marking could indicate an engine which has been replaced. The original engine/tractor SN is supposed to be inscribed on the replacement block but often doesn"t happen.
This 8N, which annoyingly is blue, seems to be a Heinz 57. However, except for running a bit rich and smoking a little, with some additional work will prove to be a quite usable machine.
The over-running clutch arrived and prior to receiving it, I brush hogged about half an acre, just to get the hang of things.
Regards from Pennsylvania,
Wings
