CTPATRIOT 12 #1 Posted January 13, 2012 This is my old 8N,she's never been rebuilt and still runs good!I hope to give her a paint job one of these years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 664 #2 Posted January 13, 2012 Awesome tractor!!! The memories that brings back. I had a 50 8n with the side mount distributor. I used it to clear all the logs off my lot when I built my house. I then redid it and sold it for a John Deere. It was the biggest mistake I ever made. I truly miss it. It never let me down no matter how cold out or what I asked it to do, even with only 6 volts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,126 #3 Posted January 13, 2012 Cool ol' girl right there. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #4 Posted January 13, 2012 I had a 50 front mount distributor 8N last year. Pretty neat old tractors, but lack of live hydraulics & PTO can be a pain with them. Does yours have the Sherman auxiliary trans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTPATRIOT 12 #5 Posted January 13, 2012 This tractor sat in the weeds for 3 1/2 yrs.,i just got her running and fully serviced.I also have a "47 2N i plan to restore someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #6 Posted January 13, 2012 Do I spy a 12v conversion on that beastie?? I also agree that the lack of a a live PTO and hydraulic was a major hindrance to these older Fords but for sheer longevity you can't beat em. Dad is still going strong with his pair of 960's and his 53' NAA, both direct decendents of the N series. NAA introduced the overhead valve engine and the 960's feature live pto(two stage clutch) and hydraulics with power steering and row crop configuration with 5 speed transmissions. Dad's NAA also features the 3 speed front end and 2 speed rear end. that darn thing will do 25 MPH and is also the slowest tractor I have ever seen that wasn't hydro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 210 #7 Posted January 13, 2012 nice tractor. i have a pair of original 19in front wheels rust free w. one brand new never mounted firestone 3 rib tire. for sale or trade. jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #8 Posted February 15, 2012 I noticed the 12 conversion too. I hope you used the delco one wire altenator with the internal regulator and flat belt pulley so you can use an original style belt. I had a 1948 8n for about ten years. They are good machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #9 Posted February 15, 2012 i have a similar tractor to yours here in the UK this is my TED20 TVO I 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #10 Posted February 15, 2012 Very nice! :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #11 Posted February 17, 2012 If I had the room, I'd love to get something like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbbahner 27 #12 Posted February 17, 2012 Those old 8N's are tough. Just like WH and Fergusons, they just don't die. Hey Neil, glad to see another Ferguson owner. I have a few myself. Tom B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
