Recent content by speedracing944

Went out to start the tractor and I have no oil pressure. The oil level is high enough on the dip stick and should be alright. Where should I check first? Speedy:)

Howdy gang, I have my 8N generator dissasembled and on the bench. I am rebuilding it because I wasn't getting any voltage out of it to recharge the system. Here is the report on the conditions of the parts. I would like your guys opinion on my diagnosis of the problem before I move forward...

I have a '47 8N which I use for snow removal and lawn/pasture cutting. I just trouble shot my charging system and determined the generator is shot. The tractor is still running the old 6V system. I noticed a new generator is $120 where as a 12V conversion system not including the battery and...

I am thinking of converting my new to me 1947 Ford 8N to fuel injection and Electronic Discharge Ignition System and do away with the old carb and points and condensors. It would maintain the govenor to regulate engine speed. The fuel injection would give it more reliable starts and allow the...

On a '47 8N I am having a no start issue and I think it has to do with the carb. When I removed the air intake pipe which is between the air cleaner and the carb there was fuel spilling out of the intake pipe. I pulled off the carb and dissasembled it to find the float bowl was bone dry but on...

Editted because of double post. Please do not respond to this post... Speedy:)

Hello all, First post here. I just purchased a 1947 Ford 8N for use on our 4 acre farmette. The machine will be used to mow the pastures and for snow removal in winter. The 8N came equiped with a 6 foot wide Woods underbelly mower deck. So far I love the tractor and it does a good job...