[AT] Ford 8 N

[Rob Gray]

The tractor I use for all my tractor chores is a 1952 8N. I find that 
the issue with the mower driving the tractor is more of a problem with a 
brush hog type rotary mower. A finishing mower with its lighter blades 
does not seem to have as much force to propel the tractor much.

Rob
NE PA


Mike Sloane wrote:

> The Ford N is a nice enough little tractor, but it has one limitation 
> that can drive you nuts: the hydraulic pump is PTO driven, so you can 
> only lift the hitch when the PTO is engaged, and you can only engage 
> the PTO when the clutch is depressed. So using the Ford N with a brush 
> cutter can be a frustrating chore. When I sold Woods cutters to 
> customers with Ford N tractors, I would insist that they also buy an 
> overrunning coupler. Otherwise the inertia of the blades would push 
> the the tractor forward, even when the clutch was depressed. This 
> usually isn't a problem when cutting in an open field, but can be one 
> when heading for a fence row or barn. :-(
>
> And a loader looks like a good idea, but it is very hard on the 
> steering, and very hard to steer, unless you have a counterweight on 
> the back.
>
> Mike
>
> Richard Fink Sr wrote:
>
>> Thank you Carl it has the front bucket arrange meant on it that i 
>> don't want. i want it for the 3 point rear for brush hog and post 
>> hole auger. I did have a lot of post holes from a well that went dry 
>> but they were to hard to move around.[he he]
>> R Fink
>> PA
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>> At 09:46 AM 12/7/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>>
>>> Mike Sloane wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hydraulic Lifters? The 8N has a flat head engine that was first 
>>>> used in the 1939 9N. Hydraulic lifters weren't even dreamed of back 
>>>> then. :-) It is pretty common for the lifters so wear out and not 
>>>> all that hard to replace, once you remove the hood, manifold, head, 
>>>> etc. You need to buy a pair of inexpensive special adjusting 
>>>> wrenches. And you might think about replacing all of them if you go 
>>>> to all that trouble (and check the valves out too). Just hope that 
>>>> you don't have to drop the oil pan, as that required removing the 
>>>> front axle. Also, think about joining the ATIS Ford-Ferguson list - 
>>>> there is at least on guy who can get Ford parts for you at a pretty 
>>>> good discount.
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>> Richard Fink Sr wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I have a gentlemen that wants to sell me a Ford 8N. he says it is 
>>>>> a 48 and needs a valve lifter. did they have lifters in them. hyd 
>>>>> or solid. Thanks
>>>>> R Fink
>>>>> PA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Hi Richard;  Mike is right. They had solid tappets, then 
>>> adjustable--adjustables are used in replacement.
>>> Removing the front axle is not that big a deal if you have help-- 
>>> but that's true of splitting any tractor.  Only thing with N's is 
>>> that they are generally smaller...      One tip--on the early 8N's 
>>> up to serial #216989, there are no replacement parts for steering 
>>> sectors, and if the steering is really loose, it probably can't 
>>> effectively be adjusted out.  After that SN, a better design was 
>>> introduced.   If the hydraulics work ok, and all you need is motor 
>>> work, it looks good.  Parts are readily available for this 56 year 
>>> old tractor.  Even from the Ford/NH dealer-- I just bought a muffler 
>>> system last week-- pipe, muffler--one unit, for $22.95.   They don't 
>>> ask for much and they work hard.
>>> Carl in Vermont,  1949 8N, and a 1945 2N
>>>
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