Always tell the reader to what model tractor you are referring to for better help. By your other comments we can deduce you have a 9N or 2N Model. The front mount
distributor and 1-Wire generator are the clues. The number you see is NOT the serial number. N serial numbers are hand stamped on a cast boss below the head -see PIC.
All 9N and 2N serial numbers begin with the '9N' prefix. All 9N, 2N, and early 8N's used the STAR symbol (*) before and after the s/n to designate steel cylinder
liners. Now that this is clear, serial numbers mean little now. Unless you have an early 9N for restoration, not important and they are basically the same tractor.
9N/2N has a 3-SPD trans; DRAFT CONTROL ONLY; and the front mount distributor. Electrical systems on all Ford vehicles were 6V/POS GRN, however, just because you have a
6V battery does not mean it is wired that way. All 9N/2N models used the 1-Wire/3-Brush (after s/n 125000) generator and the roundcan cutout. I suggest you get the
essential manuals and read the tractor specs and do's and don'ts before getting ahead of yourself. Testing the coil and resistor can be done but I suspect they are not
teh root cause problem. All electrical issues can usually be traced to bad battery. That and bad/mucked up wiring are the main failure causes. I suggest the first
thing you need to do is remove the battery, take it to a trusty starter shop or auto parts supplier and have them bench test the battery under load. If it fails,
that's a start. But before you just slap a new one in best to go thru the entire wiring setup (see Diagrams) and verify it is correct. Then you can connect the
battery. You will want to test the coil and perform a spark test before attempting to start it. Don't be buying new parts and just replacing them without testing good
or bad first. One system at at time. Leave the carb alone and we'll discuss later once electrical is right. If you don't pass the spark test, then we look at the
distributor. The front mount unit only mounts one correct way and if you get it off 180? you will bust the housing. Get the essential manuals first.
FORD N-SERIES TRACTOR SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION:
S/N identifies the engine block only and doesn't necessarily mean it was original to that tractor.
FORD TRACTOR 9N & 2N OEM 6V/POS GRN WIRING:
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FORD 9N/2N TRACTOR ESSENTIAL OWNER/OPERATOR/PARTS/SERVICE MANUALS:
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