[Ford-ferguson] [Ford-Ferguson] TO-30 to '51 Ford 8N question

[Joseph Knight]

Where does the T0-35 fit in here?

On 6/14/2012 11:33 AM, Jack Tractor Live wrote:
> I am waiting for the real answer. In the meantime, I was told once, that Harry Ferguson designed the TE-20 so that only a few
> generic parts would swap with the 9N-2N. If that statement is true, the answer will likely be no. If we remember, Ferguson was
> dissatisfied with the handshake agreement with Ford because the 9N/2N wasn't being made or sold in the UK where he was a citizen.
> Harry had felt that the agreement had been that it would be. Supposedly, he started on the TE-20 design process before Ford Motor
> Company notified him they were ending the deal. Does anyone have the straight story on that?
>
> To my knowledge, the TO-20 and TO-30 designs were simply modifications of the TE-20 design to accept the Continental engines and
> other North American parts. The TE-20 and 8N would both be one design update past the 2N. The TO-30 would be two design updates past
> the TE-20. The 9N to 2N was more a rolling change instead of a major model changeover.
>
> The question I would have is whether Ferguson got anything for the three point hitches that started being offered as an option on UK
> made Fordsons.
>
> [Eric Watness] Will a transmission from a TO-30 mate up to a stock '51 8N? The Fergie has a Sherman transmission which would be a
> nice if it fits my Ford with broken 2nd gear.
>
>
> TO-30
>    |
>    |
> TO-20
>    |
>    |
> TE-20 8N
>    \   /
>     \ /
>     2N
>      |
>      |
>     9N
>
> _______________________________________________
> Ford-ferguson mailing list
> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/ford-ferguson
>