1949 Ford 8n Tractor

[mike42]

I''m now in the prized possession of a '49 8n. Does anyone know if there is a web site such as Ford Barn for the Tractors.

Thx much.

Mike

[estout81]

ntractorclub.com

[rotorwrench]

There are some that are general tractor or old engine communities as well. There are 9N/8N owners that frequent on here too. I still regularly use a 1956 Ford 800 series model 850 myself.

Since many of these old tractors are still in common use, a person can google subjects and take your pick of answers.

[Bob C]

Try this. https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/n...wwwboard1.html

[V8COOPMAN]

I just GAVE my 8N to my best friend that's been hounding me for years wanting to restore it. I believe there are more parts and info available on the web for the "N" tractors than we have available for these old Ford cars. DD

[Fordestes]

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mytractorforum.com, is another forum for all tractors .My wife has a 50 model 8N with correct ford Brush hog, I have a 64model , 4000-4cyl. Diesel, best small tractor for my needs.

[alt63bird]

NTractorClub's and yesterdaystractors.com's 9N-2N-8N message boards are both on my daily "check-in" lists, right up there with the Ford Barn, and a major reason why I don't get squat done at night...;-)

[rotorwrench]

One thing that gave a leg up for the Ford Ns is the fact that there were a lot of them over in China before the Nationalists got kicked out. The Red Chinese government copied the damn things and made even more of them. A lot of new hard parts and castings are available due to this. Some of it takes some work to fit but at least some good things came out of it.

[tubman]

A lot of times, I go to my local FLAPS looking for a part. They have no idea of what I want, but if I give them the part number, they say "yeah, we have them in stock, they're for a Ford tractor".

[mike42]

Thanks Guys. I was not thinking so much about parts, as Dennis Carpenter has a good listing for them. In fact I've already bought some and delivered in 3 days for $9.99 !!!
I am looking for a place that I could ask questions like I do here from time to time. I'll check out the suggestions noted above.

Thx...Mike

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by alt63bird

NTractorClub's and yesterdaystractors.com's 9N-2N-8N message boards are both on my daily "check-in" lists, right up there with the Ford Barn, and a major reason why I don't get squat done at night...;-)

LOL..... that's the same for me

[corvette8n]

Mike congrats, Ntractor as others said, feel free to pm me, I sold my 48 8N a few years ago but owned it for over 10 years. I think I have to a repair book in PDF format somewhere. Mine was 6 volt with a loader, I was amazed how it started up in about half a crank. They have their faults and quirks but are great machines. check out the picture in my album.

http://vieux.tracteurs.free.fr/pdf/F...l_2N_8N_9N.pdf

here's the link to the F04 manual

[mike42]

Corvette sent you a pm

Thx !!

[CA Victoria]

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[big job]

Originally Posted by tubman

A lot of times, I go to my local FLAPS looking for a part. They have no idea of what I want, but if I give them the part number, they say "yeah, we have them in stock, they're for a Ford tractor".

What in the world does 'FLAPS' mean? spell it out for us old guys ! I too have
a 1949 bought new never ever been touched used all year. sam

[big job]

Time for paint; any one know the code for Ford gray? Went to tractor supply for a can
and that paint is so far off its like almost white. This gray is almost like its got some
blue in it. I have a 1/2 quart genuine Ford from the dealer from the 1970s still good
maybe I can get it analyzed just maybe: sam

[Firepower flyer]

Put a flathead V8 in it !!!!

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by big job

Time for paint; any one know the code for Ford gray? Went to tractor supply for a can
and that paint is so far off its like almost white. This gray is almost like its got some
blue in it. I have a 1/2 quart genuine Ford from the dealer from the 1970s still good
maybe I can get it analyzed just maybe: sam

The paint I purchased at TSC was the correct color. It does change color as it dries. This was the brush paint, no idea if it is a spray.

[Elmo Rodge]

For "Big Job", FLAPS=Friendly Local Auto Parts Store.
Wayno

[tubman]

Yep. It seems t's the same in Minnesota as it Utah.