Ford 2N

[dodge man]

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 battery into the top of the transmission case. You would see it from the front looking below the battery. You can see into the top of the transmission case through about a 1" hole, and there are two bolts or studs right and left of the hole, maybe 1/2" in size. You can see the outline of a gasket where something was bolted there, sort of oval shaped. Does anybody know what bolted up in this spot? Sorry, I wish I had a picture of the exact area.


I originally posted this in the New Holland section but thought I'd post it here since this is where it belongs. I also added some pictures. Any other comments would be appreciated.

 

[whodat526]

it is where the starter solenoid went

 

[dodge man]

Thanks for the response. Why is there a hole leading into the top of the transmission case for the starter solenoid?

 

[dodge man]

I think I figured it out, but maybe someone can tell me if I'm correct. The hole in the transmission case for the starter solenoid is for some kind of mechanical device so the it can tell if the tractor is in nuetral or not. This was probably removed from the tractor years ago and bypassed.

 

[whodat526]

yes and for the starter botton to push

 

[Soundguy]

it is where the starter solenoid went

It's where the starter SWITCH went.

NO starter solenoid on a 9n / 2n

simple mechanical switch jiggle stick/rocker/plunger operated thru the NS interlock trans top cover mounted push buton plunger.

soundguy