this might be off topic from your post but would you happen to know a reason for why my '42 ford 9n skips cylinders sometimes? does your do it? i posted it and no one anwsered.

I looked at one up close at ATWOODS today and it seems really stout and handy at $170+tax. I wish I used the tractor more and I could justify it.

i was thinking about getting it too. look easy and strong but havent used one.

Does anyone have any experience with Quick hitch or any type of easy three point that you don't have to get off the seat to engage?

Please give feedback!

Myself and another N owner are looking into getting these, 'cause they look EASY.
JP

Better yet. My father in law took it to a tractor mechanic. Now it is his problem to throw money at. When it comes back to the farm it will be running great, never to have problems again. LOL

wow thats pretty neat. it is a hand brake. all the other fords ive seen none of them had a hand brake. did you try and search the internet for info? i unfortunatley cannot help you with that. my guess is it was a special option so if you pushed in the clutch and needed to pull the brake on the same side as the clutch you could pull it with your hand. just an idea.

this may help...

http://www.oldfordtractors.com/idhistory.htm

Some casting codes on 9N-2N-8N engine blocks, transmission housings, and rear axle housings can also help pinpoint a date of manufacture. A code such as G187 would mean the part was cast on or after July 18th, 1947. D252 would be April 25th, 1952.

Hi, please see attached photo, unfortunately the tractor is in poor condition at the moment, but the handbrake and linkage can be clearly seen. I could imagine the handbrake lever being a home made item when looking at it, but the casting on the brake shaft looks to be a factory fit casting ? any information on this (was it an option ?) would be appreciated

can you post some pics or send the pics to my email? never heard of a handbrake.

i got it to run, needed a new coil. but the engine still putts like its skippin cylinders. any cure for that?