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Wayne Wiseman 10-14-2009 17:25:12 67.72.98.45 76306 Report to Moderator	My Dad purchased a new 1950 Ferguson TO-20 in 1950. I purchased the tractor at a local auction. Did the tractor have a battery cover when new? If so are they available? I have found new covers for a Ford 8N but cannot find new battery cover for a Ferguson TO-20. Thanks [Reply]   [Send Email]
scott morrow 10-15-2009 12:21:09 70.40.252.203 76333 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to Wayne Wiseman, 10-14-2009 17:25:12   I think I have five of these original battery covers they are very rare only ones I have found in the past 16 yrs of looking will sell a couple email jd3155@hotmail.com   [Reply]   [Send Email]
GrampaJack 10-15-2009 07:51:11 72.11.26.4 76328 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to Wayne Wiseman, 10-14-2009 17:25:12   You might check the auto salvage yards for one off an old car. I found one that fit fine. I did have problems with the right rod hitting the gov. rod so you have to watch that. I made one out of 1/8th in. all thread for that side. Don't run with out it. I did and the battery bounced around and smashed the back of the temp. gauge. Best Regards, Jack   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Paul in AZ 10-15-2009 03:38:47 216.19.52.192 76324 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to Wayne Wiseman, 10-14-2009 17:25:12   Here is what Bob Sybrandy, FENA's Master Technician, says: "The battery hold down cover is Ford # NCA-10718-A. These are still available from Ford/New Holland dealers and after market parts suppliers. I prefer the genuine Ford/New Holland part as it appears to be of heavier construction. The rods are Ford # 8N-10828. These rods are a bit larger diameter than the original Ferguson parts which usually means you have to initially unbolt the air cleaner in order to connect the right side to the battery tray. I believe these are no longer available from Ford/New Holland but are available from several after market suppliers like Dennis Carpenter, Steiner and Valu-built. They sell for around $6 each."   [Reply]   [Send Email]
phil fenner 10-15-2009 13:03:32 67.160.48.152 76334 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to Paul in AZ, 10-15-2009 03:38:47   The battery covers described for the Ford tractor are not equivalent to the original design which had an actual cover over the battery. The part number referenced is for a hold down bracket. Ford did have a battery cover NAA 5162 or 8N 5162 but were of a differnt design than the Ferguson. Salvage is the only option for an original one. Phil (WA)   [Reply]   [No Email]
phil fenner 10-15-2009 15:57:17 67.160.48.152 76338 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to phil fenner, 10-15-2009 13:03:32   Here are a couple of pictures of the original batt cover in action. Phil(WA)   [Reply]   [No Email]
Mark from the fort 10-16-2009 20:52:45 74.97.225.100 76368 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to phil fenner, 10-15-2009 15:57:17   Mr. Fenner, Are the wing-nut (bolts) holding the battery cover down original also? I have never seen them in that shape. I have a cover, but not the threaded rods or the nuts. I notice them Big Ol' cables.......gotta be a 6 volter. Mark   [Reply]   [No Email]
phil fenner 10-17-2009 14:21:22 67.160.48.152 76370 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to Mark from the fort, 10-16-2009 20:52:45   Mark, Confession time. The hold down bolts are not original nor is the battery bracket covering the battery. I have since fixed the hold down bolts to better represent originals. The battery hold down bracket is an after market one I used to fasten the battery cover to as I have never found an original bracket. They usually corroded first I am sure. I do have a picture of an original batt cover and bracket if interested. Not much difference from mine. One other thing missing on the picture I posted and that is a spring clip on the battery cover to snap over the battery bracket. I have since made one to be similar to an original. Yes, the battery cable is a #0 and has a "right hand flag" connector to the battery post which was the original configuration so it would fit properly under the cover. Phil(WA)   [Reply]   [No Email]
Mark from the fort 10-18-2009 20:50:48 74.97.225.100 76386 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to phil fenner, 10-17-2009 14:21:22   Thank you for the reply. Looks great.   [Reply]   [No Email]
phil fenner 10-14-2009 20:07:43 67.160.48.152 76319 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to Wayne Wiseman, 10-14-2009 17:25:12   Battery covers are as scarce as hen's teeth because they were a nuisance as Richard L mentioned and removed or they corroded badly from the old style batteries. So salvage is your only option for an original. Phil(WA)   [Reply]   [No Email]
Richard L 10-14-2009 18:55:53 96.36.26.33 76314 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to Wayne Wiseman, 10-14-2009 17:25:12   Yes they had covers when shipped from the factory. I do not remember any one mentioning they are available now. I guess when the battery had to have water added or changed that was the end of the cover. There may be a very few turn up at auctions, if anyone knows what they are I imagine they could bring some big bucks.   [Reply]   [No Email]
NWMark 10-14-2009 20:27:00 71.112.243.46 76320 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to Richard L, 10-14-2009 18:55:53   What about the TO-35? Did they have battery covers in 1955? Mark   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Richard L 10-15-2009 05:24:14 96.36.26.33 76326 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to NWMark, 10-14-2009 20:27:00   According to the parts book the TO 35 6v & 12v gas used just a small 90 degree angled piece of metal with a hole in each end for the hold down rods to go through then wing nuts were used. That part # is 182 532 M1 called a "clamp, battery hold down".   [Reply]   [No Email]
Wayne Wiseman 10-15-2009 17:35:57 67.72.98.45 76341 Report to Moderator	Re: 1950 Ferguson TO-20 Battery Cover Question in reply to Richard L, 10-15-2009 05:24:14   Thanks for the many replies of the battery cover for TO-20. The two pictures were great as I did not know what the cover look like. Thanks again and you all were very helpful. Wayne   [Reply]   [Send Email]