Hello, I'm now a tractor guy. My first tractor is a Ford 2N ('45 SN 9N181263). Previous owner was an 82 year old retired mechanic and the tractor starts every time and purrs like a kitten. It...

I know this must be a common question, and I hate bothering people. BUT from what I've been reading here so far there are alot of junkies on here that love to just talk tractors, and thats never a...

We've had a 2n doing work around our 60 acre forest / farm for many years and decided it was time to upgrade. While useful and reliable the 2n just wasn't getting things done in a timely manner. I...

Just pulled her out of the field after four year nap, new battery new plugs, how do i know if she getting spark n

I helped a friend get an old 2N back from a brother in laws house with my truck and trailer. It was made in 1945 and needs a little help to get back up and running, but seems to be in pretty...

My Ford 2n suddenly started losing power under load (shredding) and then when put in neutral and switching off the pto, it resumes running at full speed. Put it in gear and it moved on but soon...

I have a Ford 2N - Over the past several months I had been having more and more problems starting the tractor and keeping it running, so I replaced the plugs (Autolite 437) and replaced the...

well, I purchased this 1947 ford 2N for 600$ and have been tearing it apart one piece at a time when I have time and today I just got the oil pan off and it looks like this tractor hasn't had a...

Gents: I just rebuilt my Ford 2n, Starts great but runs at 100% no matter what position the trotle is in. I just rebulit the governor...Help???

Brian from Catlett - I'm picking up a 1947 Ford 2N on Monday. Has not run for a while. Traded a riding lawn mower and some cash for it. Decent shape, was used for grass cutting at a church. They...

Hi Guys, I originally purchased the 2N about 30 years when I was about 30 years old. It was in good shape. I'll look for old photos (non-digital). It was my first tractor (not that I have had...

Hi all This is my second post since finding this forum. Long story short but will try and explain. I am looking to get the real low down on these tractors. I live in NY and recently bought our...

1947 ford 2n converted to 12 v. I have voltage to coil but no spark. replaced condenser and points with electronic ignition. still no spark to the plugs. I ohmed coil out and read 8.36 ohms seems...

I just started to yank my 2n apart to repair/replace the lift arm pins and in studying out the various threads on this project, got thinking about this; If I welded an ear on the self locking nut...

All was good 3 weeks ago, went to start up tractor today and it just turns over and over but won't fire. I checked for spark- all good, I checked fuel flow through carb- very good, battery strong...

I helped a friend bring home an old 2N today, made in 1945. It's not running but was a couple of years ago. My question is there is a part missing but we don't know what it is. It mounts below the...

I'm in the process of rebuilding the hyd pump and lift cylinder on my "inherited" 9N. I bought a great video from Yesterday's Tractor's (thanks, Soundguy..) that details the whole process. Well...

I'm getting ready to work on an old Ford 2N that has been sitting for years. First the fuel system: The gas tank and sediment bowl smell like varnish. There's a small amount of old gas in the...

i have a 1944 ford 2 n my issue is cant get into gear Just grinds Tried adjusting no sucess..it also has a sherman trans .. I did notice leaver coming trans that clutch rod connects.. U can only...

Just removed all pistons from this tractor and not sure if it has sleeves or not. Cylinder sizes are: #1. 3.136 #2. 3.140 #3. 3.144 #4. 3.142 Showing a couple of pictures along with measurements...

Hey guys - I've been helping a guy I work with try to get one of his Grandpa's tractor back in service, the issue is that the 3PT lift arms to not raise. According to his Grandpa when he bought...

I’ve tried everything I know. New plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, condenser. Bought a new ignition coil and rebuilt the carburetor. Removed and cleaned the fuel sediment bowl. Verified plugs are...

Serial number JC-158. Trying to find the correct points. I think something has been changed.

I recently rebuilt the hydraulic pump on my 2N. It was working just fine for a little while. After rebuilding the pump the original clutch friction disk flew apart. I put a new clutch kit and a...

I've posted tons of pictures of my Ford 8N and my New Holland TC18, but it occured to me that the 2N has never made an appearance on TBN. Since I'm losing my storage, and I don't have the time...

Which direction does the seal (NCA1190A) get driven into the hub on my 2N? Does the rubber lip go against the spindle or against the bearing cone? I have read in other sites the rubber lip should...

How do I remove the front end on a 2N Tractor? Does the bolt just unscrew?

HI, I have a recently overhauled Ford 2N tractor.I would like to know what disc harrow would be considered the the best brand, size and type for my tractor. I hope that after my sweetcorn crop...

So after 32 years of owning a 1942 Ford 2N and using it almost daily, I decided to do a valve job. But how to recondition the seats??? "lapping" the valves is really half-assed after all these...

Looking for a download PDF copy of the FORD 2N and 9N TRACTOR OWNERS INSTRUCTION OPERATING MANUAL USERS GUIDE 1939 1940 1941 1942 43. Any thoughts or links? Thank you.

Not sure how to pull the brakes off of this tractor. Do I need to pull the axle along with the drum or can it come apart seperatley? Thanks

i have a 1944 ford 2 n my issue is cant get into gear Just grinds Tried adjusting no sucess..it also has a sherman trans .. I did notice leaver coming trans that clutch rod connects.. U can only...

I received one of my uncles old tractors that I believe is a 1947 Ford 2N with the 6 volt system. The tractor sat for over 10 years and the motor was frozen after pulling the plugs and loading it...

Hey all, I picked up this Loader at auction. The note said "came off Ford 8N." I'm preparing to figure out how to mount this on my 2N, and I figure the first step is to identify the make and...

This thread is in reference to a question I posted last fall -http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/372850-ford-2n-lift-arms-leaking.html?highlight=#post4629378 , I finally found time...

Hello all i have run into a pile of problems with my 2n in the last few days. I was out plowing snow this evening and was parked on a small slant leaning towards the sediment bowl i went to go...