ford 8N?

Anonymous-0 · May 2, 2011

I have a question if anyone can help I would be thankfull. I bought my first tractor today, the seller didnt know what model it was. He thought 8n but had been told that was not true. I found the serial #location on the left side of the block and here is what is stamped in the cast block. 8n49x492. This doesnt match with any serial #s in the book but seem to indicate that it is an 8n. The only thing on the tractor that i havent seen on other models is the adjustable spring seat. It does not look like the common u shaped spring. It has a coil spring that can adjust to different levels. Anyway I would like to know what model and if possible year this is. It would help in the restoration project. Thanks

ericlb · May 2, 2011

a pic would be helpfull, as 8n engines will innerchange with 9n and also 2n, tractors, the easiest way to tell model is transmission, if it has 4 speeds foward it is a 8n, if it has 3 speeds foward, it is either a 2n or 9n, also 9 and 2n's had 5 bolt wide pattern wheels on the front and wide pattern rims on the rear 8n;s had smaller bolt circle 6 lug wheels on the front and smaller bolt circle on the rear also the seat is a popular delux model much more comfortable than the standard pan seat usually found

DeltaRed · May 2, 2011

how many speeds?3 or 4?

Fordfarmer · May 2, 2011

There were lots of different aftermarket seats... sounds like you have one.
Quick ID's on early Fords... Flat-head engine (spark plugs on top, pointing straight up) = 1939 to 1952, N-series. 4-speed transmission and 2" nut in center of rear hub = 8N. 3-speed transmission = 9n (or 2N)

Bob · May 3, 2011

End the confusion and go to the site linked below.
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