I need info on how to sell my 8N tractor

Greenhorn Jo · Nov 9, 2009

I'm wanting to sell my circa 1950 or 51 8N tractor. I'm not sure what I should ask for it. At present, I cannot get it started and while trying to pull/start it, it started making a clattering noise in the center approximately where the gear/clutch stuff is. It could be related to the breaking mechanisms because it seemed to lock up when pull starting. I have a loader and blade and would like to sell it as a package deal. All help appreciated. GJ

Anonymous-0 · Nov 9, 2009

Non runner Ford N's are lucky to net $400 or $500 around here, even if in otherwise good condition. It would be worth your while to diagnose the problem a little more accurately. At the very least, most buyers would want to know what they're in store for when they try to repair it.

Bob · Nov 9, 2009

The FREE classified ads or photo ads on this very site seem to work well for some folks selling tractors. Craigslist is another FREE venue. Look at the upper part of the extreme left of this page for the areas to post ads.

You might start by going to John Smith's most excellent site (linked below) to identify EXACTLY what year/model the tractor is, so you know what you are selling.

When trying to pull-start it, use the highest gear (4TH with an 8N), giving the best mechanical advantage for the rear wheels to turn the engine. (BE CAREFUL!)

Another thought... If the tractor WAS working and there's now a noise in the clutch/transmission area, it MAY have and aftermarket-installed auxiliary transmission, which may have be knocked partially out of gear. Cut and paste THIS link to see where to look for the shift lever IF an extra tranny IS present.

http://home.att.net/~jmsmith45/sherman.htm
Identify

Mike (WA) · Nov 9, 2009

I heard somewhere that B & D was looking for a good N project. . . LOL

paul · Nov 9, 2009

Will sell better if you can pin down what does & does not work on it. More exactly.

As is, sounds like a dead lump of metal with both engine & tranny problems right now - worth a 400 bucks, the loader & blade add a 100 more.

If it runs, or it runs and moves, then it's worth more. If you can tell & show the buyers what's wrong so they know what they are getting into, then it is worth a tad more than a lump of iron...

--->Paul

thurlow · Nov 9, 2009

I HATE it when somebody beats me to the punch..........

Anonymous-0 · Nov 9, 2009

Can you turn the engine over? It would sell for a lot more if you can get it running.
Selling as-is, it might be better to sell the blade and the loader seperate. The blade will fit any 3 pt. hitch and could be worth $200 by itself. Dave

37 chief · Nov 9, 2009

If you tried to pull started and it broke something in the trans, there is a good indication to me the motor is froze? I don't think it will be worth much more than 3-400 without the loader and blade. Like others said sell the loader and blade seperate.Most of my tractors were bought at a good price, because they didn't run. I usuallu get a good deal until my last tractor I bought not running was a JD 401 industral 4 cyl diesel for 500.00. Everything in the motor was bad. Crank, cam, line bore, new sleeves,even a gear on front of the motor. lifters. The tractor had been run with water in the oil, then parked. As for your 8N someone who doesn't have much to do may like it. Those tractors go for around 2-3000 running here in Calif. My 2 cents. Stan

buickanddeere · Nov 9, 2009

I'm sitting here biting my tongue.However I just can't bring myself to kick a man when he's down.

Greenhorn Jo · Nov 10, 2009

Thank you for the information. I now know what the problem is. I took the gearbox cover off and in plain view a tooth broken off of the largest gear. At least I know what to list it for. I'm "licking my wounds" and looking at it as an expensive lesson. Thanks again, GJ

Greenhorn Jo · Nov 10, 2009

Thank you for replying. I now know what the problem is. After I got brave enough, I removed the gearbox cover and saw that a tooth was broken off the largest gear. Major! An expensive lesson. I'll see what I can do. Thanks again, GJ

Greenhorn Jo · Nov 10, 2009

Thank you for replying. The engine will turn over, however, I now know what the clattering noise is. I removed the gearbox cover and a tooth is broken off on one of the larger gears. Not good! I will try to sell the attachments separate. Needless to say, I'm "licking my wounds" and chalking it up as an expensive lesson. Thanks again, GJ

Greenhorn Jo · Nov 10, 2009

Thanks for replying. I now know what the problem is. A tooth is broken off of one of the larger gears. When I got brave enough, I took the gearbox cover off and there it was in plain view. Not good. Expensive lesson. I'll try to get what I can out of it. Thanks again, GJ

Greenhorn Jo · Nov 10, 2009

Thanks for replying and thanks for all the information. I found the serial number and it is a 1949 probably with a hodgepodge of other parts from other years. Hindsight is 20/20. I also know what the clatter is. I lifted the gearbox cover and immediately saw a tooth broken off of one of the larger gears. Major! I've learned a great deal in a short time, however, a day late and a dollar short. I'll see what I can do. Thank you so much. GJ

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