ebinmaine 67,420 #1 Posted October 22, 2019 My ole man has a tractor that Trina and I are seriously considering purchasing. He's had it for nearly 30 years. Does what repairs need to be done and does pretty well with maintenance. Any particular areas of concern for her and I to address? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #3 Posted October 22, 2019 I looked it up and went.... That looks like a 9N! Then found this post: https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=nboard&th=41070 they pretty much summed it up that all engines will crack between the cylinders eventually. Maybe it’s like that 1010 Ford I picked up... they like to run and stay running... you don’t shut them off until the day’s done. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #4 Posted October 22, 2019 Lots of little grey Fergies over here. Go to most shows and you'll see plenty. As for the blocks cracking. Never heard of that unless left over winter with no antifreeze in the coolant. Go for it Eric. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #5 Posted October 22, 2019 11 hours ago, pullstart said: Ferguson!!! What are you waiting for? Ford and Ferguson developed the Ford/Ferguson tractor, basically a Ford with Ferguson hydraulics. In the late 40's they split. The Ferguson is a good tractor and differs a bit from the Ford and is not as common, but yet desirable. Look it over just like any other type of equipment. The engine and trans are tough but in farming conditions didn't tolerate neglect. The 3 Point hitch is run off of a hydraulic pump and the hitch should operate up & down smoothly and be able to hold up the weight of a rear attachment, this is important. A tractor that cant support an attachment is yard art. These older tractor where built to last and are easy to maintain and work on, they had to be. Most repairs would take place out in a field and would only require a small hand full of tools. Best of luck and go for it EB! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,420 #6 Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Herder said: weight of a rear attachment I know the hydraulic system works fine because my father uses the front end loader part on a fairly regular basis but I don't think he has any rear implements at all. How much weight should the rear 3 point setup be able to hold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #7 Posted October 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I know the hydraulic system works fine because my father uses the front end loader part on a fairly regular basis but I don't think he has any rear implements at all. How much weight should the rear 3 point setup be able to hold? All of the weight... until it doesn’t. I think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,420 #8 Posted October 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, pullstart said: All of the weight... until it doesn’t. I think. That's about what I was figuring too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,719 #9 Posted October 22, 2019 Based on my brothers 8n 3 pt will pick up several hundred pounds (bush hog and a commercial duty back blade.. Is the front end loader running off the 3 pt hydraulics or is there an add on pump some where?? if it is using the 3pt pump you may find the lack of live hydraulics a head ache. My brothers 8n we mounted a hydro pump in the front of the crankshaft that runs all the time to raise lower and angle the snow plow. I would look for something with Live Hydraulics.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,420 #10 Posted October 22, 2019 One of my father's 2 tractors does have a separate pump out in the front. I think it's that one but I'm not positive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,719 #11 Posted October 22, 2019 Most FELs are run on independent pumps...hopefully live ones. \What are you planning on using on the 3pt?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,420 #12 Posted October 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Most FELs are run on independent pumps...hopefully live ones. \What are you planning on using on the 3pt?? at this point in time the only thing I would put on the three-point is extra weight for snow removal. As Trina and I become more self-sufficient then it goes without saying that a three-point connection would be a huge help for us. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #13 Posted October 22, 2019 6 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I know the hydraulic system works fine because my father uses the front end loader part on a fairly regular basis but I don't think he has any rear implements at all. How much weight should the rear 3 point setup be able to hold? Is there a ballast weight on the three point hitch? Put this way most rear attachment are not light. (Heavy) If the tractor is parked with the hitch assembly raised and it creeps down with weight on it, that's and indication of it being week. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,420 #15 Posted October 23, 2019 @Herder @JCM @Stepney and others.... I think I'd have to enter this into an ugly-as-all-get-out contest. Sure to win. The "cab" such as it is will be removed even before transportation. The pole on the front doesn't go with it. It'll be a good fixer upper for Trina to putter on come spring. We'll use as is til then. 4 1 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #16 Posted October 23, 2019 Let's go git er 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,420 #17 Posted October 23, 2019 1 minute ago, JCM said: Let's go git er Your on. I may have a lead on a trailer. I'll keep you posted... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #18 Posted October 23, 2019 We can see the apple didn't fall far from the tree when it comes to modifications of tractors! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,420 #19 Posted October 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, WHX24 said: We can see the apple didn't fall far from the tree when it comes to modifications of tractors! Well to some extent... Love my father to pieces but he just doesn't do things the way most would. Trina will get that ole tractor back to original and happy in no time... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #20 Posted October 23, 2019 you will have your hands full with that one. If you leave the cab on her it could double as a hunting blind. Once restored to original condition, I am sure that you will be very happy with the old girl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,420 #21 Posted October 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Herder said: you will have your hands full with that one. If you leave the cab on her it could double as a hunting blind. Once restored to original condition, I am sure that you will be very happy with the old girl. To be honest it's really not as bad as it looks. The cab was put on probably 25 years ago and is not in amazing condition. As much as I appreciate a good hunting blind, that one is not it. Fugly as it sets, it is actually fully operational. Trina is already making plans. Change this. Clean that. Blah blah blah. Once My Honey gets her hands on it that old rig will be in much better shape. On the plus side... Imagine the looks on people's faces when we show them the Before And After. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #22 Posted October 23, 2019 I hope nobody was sitting on the jon when he drove through it! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #23 Posted October 23, 2019 In all honesty, replace that linoleum with a skid and you’ll have beat @The Tool Crib to the Trojan Horse build and have yourself a big wheel! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #24 Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, pullstart said: In all honesty, replace that linoleum with a skid and you’ll have beat @The Tool Crib to the Trojan Horse build and have yourself a big wheel! I Prefer hardwood! Im still waiting on an inspiration...... still waiting..... dang!! I would put in some low e-glass anyway! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,719 #25 Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) I hope he is paying you to take it. That FEL is a piece of work. Understand that an FEL with out power steering is a real work. Edited October 23, 2019 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
