steering assembly

[Bruce SEKs]

I have a 8n tractor that i think is a 46 or so. Steering is shot. Looking at replacing it or rebuilding. Watched youtube video on replacing with new style. Have read posts earlier that said that arms and dash had to be replaced and some said it didn't. The video that i watched changed drag links, but said also that you could just replace ball joints. Watched one on rebuilding one, but it was a newer one. Not sure I want to undertake that. My question is what is right. New assembly needs different arms and dash or not.

 

[Bruce (VA)]

You need new Pitman arms & you will need to replace or modify the dash.

John Smith has all the info you will need:

http://www.oldfordtractors.com/rep.htm#q22

These guys should be able to help you w/ used parts:

John Smith smith8NATatt.net

Rod Mondor fltractorATpeoplepc.com

Replace the AT in the address w/ @

Rod forest lake tractor 651 464 4628
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[HFJ]

hi bruce

46 = 2N. first 8Ns were built in 47. the easiest way to find a date is to look at the front face of the rear axle housings, they will be cast into the housing in large letters/numbers. engine has a serial number on a small plate to the rear of the oil filter which will also help nail down the year.

of course, if u have a frankentractor, all bets are off

 

[HFJ]

LOL, maybe i should have said "hi bruces"

 

[Bruce SEKs]

8n 4012

 

[Bruce(OR)]

just passin' thru...

 

[HFJ]

(quoted from post at 22:36:22 02/16/16) just passin' thru...

:lol: i'm starting to feel like the one guy in the monty python sketch that isn't named bruce

 

[Bruce (VA)]

" 8n 4012 "

That would be the part number of the right side rear axle housing.

However.......

The number is for a 9 or 2N (4012).

But you said it has 8N in front of it.

If so, the number should be 4010.

If you want to ID the year of the tractor & not individual parts, tell us the serial number. (See tip # 71 at the link.) Is it a 3-speed or 4 speed?
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[souNdguy]

post a pic of the tractor.

or tell us if it has a flat trans top and 4 speed, or a domed trans top and a 3 speed.

huge difference.

the pic is still best.

early 8n = round sector covers, late = oval.

 

[Bruce SEKs]

8N 4010 A something. The 0 looked like a 2 because it wasn't a solid 0

 

[Bruce (VA)]

ok, you have an 8N.

What year?
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[Bruce SEKs]

47?

 

[Bruce (VA)]

" 47? "

No need to guess.

Check the serial number as I suggested in an earlier reply.

If you want to ID the year of the tractor & not individual parts, tell us the serial number. (See tip # 71 at the link.)
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[Bruce SEKs]

I couldn't read it, so i got out the wire brush. 8N175383

 

[HFJ]

(quoted from post at 18:39:54 02/17/16) I couldn't read it, so i got out the wire brush. 8N175383

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