Can anyone please explain to me why the long brass tube “emulsion”? In the center of a Ford 9N carburetor is sized 10 mm? Does it mean that it was replaced at some point with an offshore tube...

Ford 9n with no fire. Coil is good, all parts in distributor replaced , points set to spec. Still no fire at any plug. Took distributor off running tractor and put it on this one, still no fire at...

The tractor worked great last year. I parked it and about 6 months later no spark. I cleaned the points. The condenser is good. I bought a new coil because the old one seemed to measure wrong with...

Hello. So, I don't know a lot about the Ford tractors. I have an Allis and a couple Massey's. But I found this 1940 9N for sale. He wants $6500 CANADIAN. Is it worth it? I just use them for shows...

1941 Ford 9N will barely idle and will not throttle up w/o backfiring. Will sometimes run OK for a few seconds, then goes back to rough idle. Cannot throttle up at all. Ignition System: 1...

6 Volt positive ground system, parked it about a month ago, now it will only fire for a second if at all. Put a clamp on timing light on the plug wires and only occasionally get a flash when...

Hello Ford Tractor Experts, A friend of mine is willing to give up a Ford tractor that has been sitting in his field for many years. It is about a 3 hour drive for me to retrieve it, and maybe a...

When I got this tractor it has a gearbox with a flat belt pulley attached to it. I removed the bolts but it appears something else is holding it to the PTO shaft. Is there something else which...

I have a leak where the governor is mated to the flywheel case. Seems like it should be an easy repair. Is it as simple as it looks to remove it and replace the gasket? Is there a torque...

A friend has an old 8N that hasn稚 run in nearly 15 years. A friend of his offered to help him get it running. This tractor has been converted from 6 to 12 volts and the engine was rebuilt some...

Good Morning, I have a 9N that was built in 1940 that is burning oil and have no power. I decided to do rings and valves on it this winter but when I actually got into it I discovered that I...

I have an older Ford 9N which had a PTO driven buzz saw table attached. The flat belt saw had no guards so I removed it. I noticed the 3 point lift arms will not lift. Any advice on where to...

Finished up the 9n V6 conversion. Has sherman OD,not that it needs it. Straight pipes sound awesome. Ford 9N V6 Conversion - YouTube

I would appreciate some advice on recommended hydraulic oil for my backhoe. I belive the backhoe is a Sherman, i am not sure of the front loader. Rear pto runs the backhoe, front pto runs the...

I am new to this tractor. It has 12v conversion already. Having issue with the starter switch not getting enough power to turn over the starter. What concerns me is it worked fine up until I...

I have a 9n thats been sitting so long that it had 5 stuck valves in it. One was so bad I had to pull the guide with the valve in it, and then work the valve out of the guide. The gasket set I got...

Good afternoon, have a 9n tractor, it starts great, (when cold), and runs great. After running for a couple of hours if I shut it off and try to start it again it cranks but will not start. I have...

Good afternoon, have a 9n tractor, it starts great, (when cold), and runs great. After running for a couple of hours if I shut it off and try to start it again it cranks but will not start. I have...

Recently I made a package deal on two tractors and a 4' Bush hog. One of the tractors is a 1939 Ford 9N that last ran a year ago. It turns over but won't crank. I believe the starting point is to...

my son just got his late great grandfather's 9N and is tickled about it. I on the other hand have been tasked by my wife to get it running again and as our schedules very rarely work out I can't...

I'm working on this after customer tried to repair himself. It's a 9n tractor and customer says the engine is from an 8n . He replaced the carb and the governor. It idles but you move the throttle...

A friend of mine has a Ford 9n, and I am thinking of approaching him about buying it. He has no use for it. When last parked at least 5 years ago, it had no electricity going to the starter...

My 1946 Ford 9n 3 pt hitch goes up but won't come down. I have a snowblower attached. It will go down after it sits a few hours.

I just wanted to introduce myself and say that I am so glad that I bought an older tractor instead of buying new ! I have a 1940 Ford 9N but the motor has been rebuilt.

My Ford 9N has been running rough the past four months. Basically it would sputter or drop in power every 5 seconds while mowing (not excessively high grass, maybe 3-4"). At first I just moved the...

I have a 1942 Ford 9N that I've had for about 4 months now. I've noticed that it's been using a lot of oil, maybe 1 qt every 3 weeks when running about 8 hours per week give or take. Initially I...

For anyone who's interested. Just saw this on my CL notifications. Rarely see them that low around here. 9N Ford Tractor

I recently replaced the hydraulic lift control valve on my ford 9N tractor. I pushed the valve assembly into the hole in the pump below the pressure relief valve. It did not slide in easily. Now...

Hello everyone, I a new guy here. I trying to learn all about box blades, I have 3 regular blades, but I think I need something to level pot holes a little better. never been on a forum before...

OEM pump has a snap ring on shaft and a square assembly for the fan mounting. The OEM pump has a thinner housing than the one provide by a vendor. Where can I purchase one exactly like the...

I just purchased a 9n and it needs a water pump. It looks like this hood is in two parts. the grill and the back part that covers the gas tank and instrument cluster. Can the front part be...

I started up my tractor, engaged the pto to run the mower, and began driving. Suddenly the mower lifted into the air. I stopped the tractor. re-engaged drive shaft on mower. Mower is now sitting...

So my 9N is overheating like crazy and water is flowing out of the top pulley . The distributor gets wet then wont start till it dries out in a few days. I am assuming that this means my water...

This is one of the bolts I need. Would like to get a set to have one extra.

Trying to learn more about my newly purchased tractor

I have rewired the tractor and put in new points and condenser. The tractor has been feeling low on power since I bought it and thought weak spark could be the problem. I now have it all back...

Simple question maybe Is the ford 9n any good

I am restoring an old 9N that is 6v. I want to convert it to 12v sooner or later. The old battery is gone as it was junk. The generator was also missing when I bought this. So, before I go an buy...

I have a Ford 9N and also an 8N. The 8N is 12 volts now and I expect to upgrade the 9N to 12v from 6v soon. My question is, will this PAR-46 Spotlight LED replacement bulb work on this tractor? I...

Can anybody help me with more info on this motor? It is on a 9N that I just bought.... The serial number is not in sequence like others (ie 9Nxxx or 8Nxxx)..... Mine has AER 2778 stamped in the...

I have purchased a 1946 Ford 9N. The shifter will go into 1st and 3rd, but will not budge into reverse or 2nd. I have taken the cover plate off and the shifter forks are not broken. There is...

I have a Ford 9N tractor with no rear PTO or rear lift on the three point hitch. Any ideas? thanks in advance

I found 4 vids on Youtube about Harold Brock who is now 96 years old and he worked with Henry Ford on the 9N. Watch and you will learn why the 8N is silver and gray in colour. Now to the movies...

Hi I just joined TractorB Net sounds like a fun group.. How can I check the front mounted coil to see if it's good on my beloved 9N tractor that I have owned for 50 years. I found answers to...

A buddy of mine has a Ford 9N with the axillary Sherman transmission. He has drained water and contaminated oil out of the main transmission while rebuilding the 3pt hydro pump. He also wanted to...

A buddy of mine has a Ford 9N with the axillary Sherman transmission. He has drained water and contaminated oil out of the main transmission while rebuilding the 3pt hydro pump. He also wanted to...

The 3-point on my Ford 9N has continually weakened to the point that it lifts just a few inches. If I put the tractor in neutral and let it run it'll eventually lift maybe a foot. Any ideas of...

I have a 1941 9n ford with cracked block the full lenght of the block some has tried to weld it and has blown holes it.I am looking for infromation on putting 302 ford V8 in place of orginal...

I have a ford 9N tractor has a fluid leak where the 3 point hitch connects to the bottom of the tractor mine has a draw bar like mounted to the bottom of the tractor. there is a large pin the 3...

I just purchased a 1939 ford 9n It runs good has some small leaks one where the gas line goes into the carb. A leak at the rear of the tractor under neath where the 3 point hitch hooks on to the...

My 3pt lift is not working well. It jerks and hard to control. I put new oil in it and it is over full. Would being over full cause this.

just got the old tractor to fire, now cant keep it running when I remove my hand from the carb.

Hi Guys, I need some things for my 9n. They need to be original. A steering wheel, a seat, front lites(pots and all) work light and mounting bracket,and a low range kit. The tractor is still...

I have a 9n ford tractor that after it runs for 20-25 minutes starts to mis and die everytime, I have put in new coil, condenser, plugs, and rotor but not points can someone please help

I been trying to figure out since we bought our used 9N from auction as to why the throttle isn't able to properly control the governor from going full wide open throttle? I doesn't have to be...

Over the past several uses the brakes seem to not want work that great

The engine looses power after running for about an hour. I only use it for cutting grass with a 5' brush hog attached.The last time it happened, I noticed gas dripping from the bottom of the...

Any advice between these tractors? I'm looking for an inexpensive tractor for brush hogging, blading and maybe some plowing cultivating. I have these two tractors in my sights each with various...

I got my first TIG welding lesson a couple of weeks ago. A friend was nice enough to give me some hands-on exposure and guidance with his welder. Anyway, here is a project he just finished. It...

rearend and tran for n-series tractor Say this on Craig's List in my area. Thought somebody might be interested, Andy

Hi, I am in the market locally (Houston-ish) for a tractor. I have found two that I am looking at and they look almost the same to me. One is a Ford 9N and the other is a Ford 8N. They both are...

Years ago, I saw this gizmo, that you drive up on (or over), hook up 2 levers to the 3 pt lift arms--and presto, when you raised the 3 pt, it would raise all 4 wheels off the ground. Had some sort...

Hello all, A friend of mine purchased a Ford 9N with a front mount distributor it also is the 1939-1947 style engine. this tractor also has a loader on it. It is in really good condition. Here is...

I am looking for a solutions for my dad's 9N. He installed a 12 volt battery and is concerned about the extra 6 volts to the ignition system. I did find some info to install a ballast resistor on...

I recently purchased a 9N. It has a front loader and a 5' bushhog attached. I thought I knew how to operate it, but I don't. When I go to use the bushhog, it seems that I can't control or set the...

Been doing some tilling for my cousin this spring. He is wanting to get his own tiller to put behind his 9n. Looking at a KK 60". I am not sure that the 9n has enough power for this. Anyone using...

I am looking at some implements that were used on a 8n or 9N. What kind of category hitch do these tractors normally use or have? 1? 2? or 3? Bob

Hi all,I have a problem with my 9n quitting after about an hour of hard work.It still has spark.I also pulled the plug on the bottom of the carb,and gas drained freely through.After it cools,it...

I don't know much about older tractotrs, so I wanted to find out the gues-stimated pricing on a 9N. I am unsure of hours or year. Well used condition but operable. Has turfs and Ag tires as well...

A preacher friend of my Dads has a 9N ford tractor , he couldnt get it to run. So he brougt the carbuerator to my dad to rebuild . Dad rebuilt the carb. I thougt it looked funny by the way. Well...

Does anyone know where I can find info on how to build a set of rubber tracks for a 9n ford tractor. I have seen a pair of these tracks years ago on a ford tractor but do not recall how they were...

Hey guys, Can someone tell me if a Ford 9N (serial 76933) has a sleeved engine? Thinking of rebuilding for a friend. Thanks in advance for the information. JAS

Well, the ol' 9n gave me the first troubles since I have owned it. It is sitting there with both wheels going in opposite directions. I have a 'owners manual' and I see how the steering works...

Ford 9N\'s Final Farewell Two days ago, a patient scheduled for cataract surgery didn't show up. The only word we got was. "tractor accident". Yesterday we found out the story: 80+ year old...

I have an old Ford 9N tractor that I have used for the past 5 years. I have been constantly replacing parts, and now I have decided to buy a new Kubota. I want to know how much it is worth. I...