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[@PurpleCollarLife]

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[@kennethkuykendall3323]

Kenny

[@greggd2027]

This sure brings back memories. My grandpa had an 8N on his ranch. I was driving it by the time I was 9 or 10 years old. At that age I had even learned how to back a trailer up with it. The only thing he wouldn't let me do was to tow the disc harrow - he was afraid I'd fall off backwards and get chopped up in it. There were so many things we did with that tractor on the ranch. I think the craziest was using it to gas gophers. He had an exhaust flex hose - we would hook one end to the exhaust pipe, and bury the other end in an open gopher hole, crank up the throttle, pull the choke out, and watch the fumes come out of another hole several yards away. Then we'd cover up that hole and run it a few minutes. It worked believe it or not!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing a few of your memories with the 8N! We love hearing the stories about these old tractors. They were certainly a part of the family.

[@allenfarmer6491]

Me too! Only I was about 12yrs .......first tractor I learned on ...pulled the hay rope first, then graduated to pulling the manure wagon (after loading it)that is. Many fond memories of the FORD 8n

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@allenfarmer6491 There are so many great stories of these tractors being a part of people's lives and driving adventures. :)

[@V1rusOG]

That’s a not so humane way to deal with them I would not do that

[@2006engine267]

Thank you. I just purchased a 1948 last night, picking it up Wednesday. Hoping for another 76 years of good use.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hope you enjoy it! There’s not a time that I get on the 8N that it doesn’t improve my day. :)

[@thelittlehouseinthecountry7089]

Your 8N tractor content has been so useful to our household. Thank You for your hard work of sharing.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great to hear! Thank you for letting us know! Tell us a little about your 8N. We love to hear the stories.

[@thelittlehouseinthecountry7089]

@@PurpleCollarLife I will soon have a video with our experience with this amazing machine, for now I have a few tips on servicing the front loader it came with. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKDJl6WeYtSchJI

[@rand49er]

My grandpa had an 8N. I can't tell you how many hours I sat on that pretending I was driving it. I was 6 or 7 years old, and that was in the mid '50s.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I remember many hours sitting on this tractor pretending I was driving it as a young boy. Now I drive it for real - but it's still just as thrilling!

[@TJSteele63]

Great video. I just purchased a Ford 8N about two months ago. Started nicely at the sellers and took it home. Drove it off the trailer and it stalled never to start again. After redoing the entire wiring system, still nothing. Followed that by replacing the spark plugs, cables, points, distributor cap and coil, (older 6V system, horizontal distributor model), patched the gas tank and also had to replace the leaking radiator, i finally got it running. Hurray!!! I was doing the happy dance. Previous owner had a bucket installed on it and he warned me it didn't work. He was right, so that's the next project. I watched Rachels videos on the hydraulics and will get that going i'm sure, thanks for showing me how to troubl;eshoot it. Even after all this, i love this little gem...

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You’re absolutely right, there’s just something about these old tractors. Even when they’re not running perfectly, and force us to get our hands dirty fixing issues, they’re still loved. Thanks for watching! Keep us posted on your Ford tractor experiences.

[@airman20012001]

Same story, but I have no idea why it won't start, do you know what it ended up being? electrical, fuel?

[@TJSteele63]

I replaced just about everything electrical on that tractor. New rad also and a bunch of other things. Went from a 6 volt system to a 12 volt system. I think the problem with mine was the coil and i think i still have the 6 volt coil in there which will be a big problem on the points. From what i hear, it's stalled again and will not start. I also bought it for the bucket which i was never able to get working. What i'm thinking is that the previous owner might have had a PTO hydraulic pump to power that but it has been stripped before i purchased it. I taught it was just a little thing to repair when i bought it, but i seriously don't have time to work on it for a bit.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great video idea. Definitely a learning curve for people who have only used a new hydrostatic transmission tractor My dad had an old farmall that I brush hogged with a few times as a teenager

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yvettablack1945]

Hello I'm a first time tractor owner, with no help on how I'm supposed to keep a tractor or anything. I bought a 1956 8N looks alittle ruff but does run, just getting it out for this summer. I saw this video n said I think I might learn a thing or two from here. Problem 1 it came with no manual n problem 2 I don't know what's what on this thing. Like a dip stick looks like water got into it. Is that to oil or transmission. Have a friendly ❤ n help a girl out. I want to learn n would really love to even find ways to make her pretty again, the tractor lol. Wantta be a farmer

[@davida.p.9911]

My grandfather had a Ferguson FO20, very similar to the Fords. Very reliable and simple tractor to operate. I have many fond memories of it. It still had its original 6 volt system, and you're right, it took a while to start up...lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing

[@carolmccullah473]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO! I love my 8N! I have learned from trial and error so validation of what I have been doing AND learning a couple of new things!! My husband always did the brush hogging so when he passed, I had long distance tutorials from my dad via phone and visits. Unfortunately, he has now passed as well so these types of videos are extremely helpful. It is tough now when I have issues not having him to talk to to walk me through it!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We really appreciate your comment! We always hope that our videos are both informative and entertaining (helpful)! Sorry to hear about your husband and your father, but glad to know that you’re still using the 8N and enjoying it!

[@jchlawncare5730]

Love mine as well

[@carolmccullah473]

@@PurpleCollarLife For the second time since I owned it, the coil was the problem and both times, I bought a new one and it was bad. I don't know why there is a problem with new coils but both times, because of my limited mechanical knowledge, I paid to have it repaired. Should it happen again, that will be one of the first things I try. :)

[@ssconver]

​@@carolmccullah473lately there have been a lot of scumbag mechanics who will buy a part and install it and then take the old part put it back in the box and try to return it to get their money back and get parts for free. If the person behind the counter at the parts store either forgets to check, or doesn't know what they are looking at, the old broken part gets restocked and sold to someone who gets to deal with the headache.

[@dejavu666wampas9]

Thanks so much. Ever since I grew up on the farm, even as a child, the Ford N tractor has been a favorite. I just liked the look of them. Low center of gravity compared to other tractors. I’ve never been able to operate one, though. I truly enjoyed this tutorial. We had an old 1932 Allis-Chalmers, with a crank start. No electric start. I learned early about where to put your thumb while cranking. Outstanding video.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad you liked it! The crank start machines can certainly be knuckle busters (or worse!). But there's nothing like these good old reliable tractors.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

This is a well done video that provided value for me I watched this video when it was new and I watched it again today because I’m going to be running a Ford 8N tractor

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching it again, Brock! Feel free to ask any questions you have about that 8N you have.

[@kennethbailey2616]

Great video. I farmed with an 8N in the 60s and I just bought a restored one and thought I could use a refresher. I farm with JDs these days along with a couple of Oliver 1555s and a Case IH. The Ford is gonna be my little fun tractor. I still have to go pick it up.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing! We do really like having the Ford 8N around. For a long time, we made hay and took care of the horses with it and the Cockshutt 540. Now the 8N is mostly used for clearing driveways, hauling firewood, and miscellaneous tasks as needed. I use my John Deere 2210 for front end loader tasks. Sounds like you have a nice collection!

[@ssconver]

I just inherited an old '42' red belly Ford. Pretty sure it's an 8N. Just curious was it running? How much did you pay?

[@redmann31567]

Great video!!! Thank you!!! I have a very early produced 8N.... Late 1947. Cold or hot, pull the choke with half throttle and she will not let you down!!! 😁😊👍 🚜❤

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Right on! Great old machines.

[@Cor_bandz]

Thank you, I want to learn how to drive papa's old 8N and it helps since I'm getting it soon

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's great!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I love the old 8N. I have one to rebuild when time permits.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I'm looking forward to seeing it. Thanks for being on the live with us last night!

[@jonsey3645]

Thank goodness I found you! I bought an 8N last month and ordered the manuals from Steiner but you are the best resource I have found. Thanks.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad you found the video! We love our 8N. Do you know what year yours is? Is it an older one like ours (distributor at front of engine just behind fan), or a newer one (distributor on side of engine)? Hopefully our video helps you get going. They are amazing machines. Keep us posted!

[@MW-nOttawa]

My friend just gave me one of these - it was on a property he bought. Thanks for showing me the basics on how I might get it started and moving!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's excellent that you have a friend who was able to give you one. Keep us posted how it goes. Does it run right now?

[@javiergutierrez7136]

Cómo se ajustan los frenos de un 9n Saludos desde sur tamps.mex.

[@kennethbailey2616]

I love my 8N. Converted it to 12v. I used one as a boy in the late 50s and most of the 60s.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

The old Ford tractors (9N, 2N, 8N, Jubilee, NAA, 600 series, 800 series) certainly did a lot of work for families and farms from the 1940's through today. They're great machines. Thanks for watching. The 12V conversion is certainly a great upgrade!

[@AkDadStuff]

Heyhey Chad That old tractor looks great. I remember when I was back in your neck of the woods having lots of those tractors around. I used to use one to pull hay wagons in the fields. Great memories. Thanks

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You're right, Mike. 20 years ago, I'd see them all over the place. They're starting to get more rare now (in running condition). Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@adventurerhoades]

Nice walk through. Amazing old work horse

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rpatterson1]

My Dad had an 8N. I spent many a summer day up on it working fields. Wish I could ride it again but the old gal is long gone.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We’ve heard from so many people that used 8Ns (and 9N or 2N, or Jubilee tractors, etc.) and have fond memories. Many people have commented that those tractors were how they learned to drive! Great machines.

[@rovertv7902]

Thanks for the tutorial! Always wanted an 8n just for fun. Although my current small Wheel Horse does what I need. At least if I decide to look at an 8n for sale I'll know how to run it!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting! You should certainly consider getting one. They're a lot of fun and a great piece of history.

[@dirtnbeer]

Just bought one of these. Was curious as to how everything worked. Thanks! Great little video.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great to hear!

[@ssconver]

@dirtnbeer curious, was it running? How much did you pay for it?

[@dirtnbeer]

@@ssconver The people I bought it from said it ran but it would not start. I bought it to just have something to tinker with. It runs now. I paid 1000 for it.

[@Grandassets]

Ran across your video searching 8N, in the past I have owned a few different tractors, in Georgia I was on over 300 acres ... you have to have more than one tractor for many reasons, now I am back in Upstate New York on a little less land a smaller one will do just fine, I just traded a 1971 Ford 3/4 ton 4x4 to a friend for an 8N thats been in his family I am sure its one owner, it has a spark coil issue but I am pretty good with equipment so that shouldnt be an issue for me, its an early model with the Dist up front, cant wait to get it this week, clean it up and change the oil LOL get it ready for winter snow plowing :) it will be a great tractor for my 15 year old to learn on too, he will learn to work on them and get the feel for using different tools with them, I think it will be fun! Easy to work on, tons of cheap parts cause its been around so lone and there are lots of them still in service!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great job scoring one of these nice old machines. I agree - a perfect tractor for your 15 year old to learn to work on. Congratulations! Keep us posted on how things go.

[@Mrcrispy4014]

My grandpa got a 8n for his birthday from my grandma but he passed a year after I was born in 2008, it has sat for 8 years and I’ve decided that it needs to be put back to work and live its full life, all I gotta do is change the oil and replace the spark plugs and it’ll be time to see if she runs!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's awesome! Make sure you drain out any old fuel. Keep us posted. I love hearing about these old tractors that come back to life!

[@Mrcrispy4014]

@@PurpleCollarLife hey I have an update, fuel is good to go, I installed new spark plugs, but I have not changed the oil, I’m having trouble getting the plug to break loose the head of it keeps getting round every time I try to loosen it, I’ve tried WD40 and nothing is working :(

[@deirdre444]

Thank you. I've got my eye on a restored 1946 2N so this video helped a lot. Cheers.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great to hear!

[@deirdre444]

@@PurpleCollarLife Bought it yesterday for $2200, restored. Only thing is that the (included) 3pt. isn't attached and I'm not sure I have all the right bolts and things. Seems pretty common sense but do you have a video on the 3 pt? If not, would you please make one for all of us newbies? Thank you!

[@AnthemBassMan]

Love the video! I cut my teeth on my Grandpa’s ‘52 8N and ‘46 Ferguson TO-20. He had a 197 acre farm here in eastern central, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Spent a lot of years hauling firewood from the bottom of the farm where part of the old Ohio-Erie Canal ran through. Lots of memories on that old piece of property.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing your story! Sounds like your Grandpa had the right equipment for the 197 acre Ohio farm. And you're right - these old machines certainly carry with them lots of memories. Thanks for watching and adding the comment.

[@reka2591]

Thanks for the well put together tutorial. My uncle has one of these and his instructions were less comprehensive.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and leaving the positive comment! We always hope our videos are informative and somewhat entertaining. Enjoy that old Ford tractor. There is nothing else like these old machines.

[@bugger1649]

Your video was great to watch I own a 9n love using it when I can, my tractor has its own personality when starting it I gotta pull out the choke cold start just little then push in the choke lever kinda a fast

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍. It's so funny how they each have their own quarks.

[@neurospicywitch80]

Great video, and beautiful tractor! The starting and operating procedure you went through for your 8N is pretty much the same as on my 1953 Ford NAA/Jubilee, the main difference being that the Jubilee has live hydraulics, so no need to have the PTO engaged. Other than that, it operates mostly the same. I’m in the process of installing all the lights on mine (didn’t have them when I bought it), and getting it ready to plow some snow here in southern WI. Liked and subscribed! ☺️

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍 I've always appreciated that the Jubilee upgraded to live hydraulics. Enjoy that snow! We're still waiting for some here in the "snow belt" of Pennsylvania.

[@shensuohao]

I got a Jubilee a year or so ago, can’t get it fired up

[@CLamb385]

My b3030 burned down recently and I’ve been looking at one of these to replace it for a budget friendly option. Thanks for the detailed video. Now I feel like I can go get one and not be completely lost. 😂

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful! Sorry to hear about the b3030. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@austinwillingham7208]

Thanks for this in depth video!! This saved me a lot of guess work while working on an old 8n

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it helped! These old Ford tractors are amazing. Which version (year) of the 8N did you get? One like ours with the front distributor, or one with the side-mount distributor?

[@wherenorthbegins7831]

Hi PC Life! I found your channel after I saw you commented on one of the videos on my channel. Love the 8N video, brings me back to being a kid. My dad had one of those when I was growing up and it was the first tractor I ever drove. Nice work!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the sub! We do love that 8N. It's amazing how many people have had similar statements to yours - that the 8N was the first tractor (or maybe even the first piece of any equipment) that they ever drove. Great machines for sure.

[@vovviel3049]

You are a gifted teacher.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you very much. That's so kind.

[@joedirt9600]

I bought myself a 1949 8n for my birthday this year..

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's a great birthday present! You'll love it. The 8N is such a reliable workhorse. It's also fun to drive and easy to learn.

[@funnrun3399]

My Father has a 48 8n ford nicely restored runs great he rakes hay with the little ford that nickname has been on it since it arrived probably because my grandfather Jimmy had a Fordson major and both tractors are different in size its a family heirloom purchased in 1956 in Toronto from a rich family

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Very cool!

[@randycole9008]

Thank you for the Video. Very helpful. Now I'm good with using the 3 pt. levers to raise and lower.

[@juanc8085]

Thank you for this turorial and got the same tractor just I try to make running this a good learn 👍🏼👍🏼

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@Alexi-j9s]

Thorough and logical tutorial. Thank you.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Please Consider helping our channel grow by clicking that subscribe button and watching our future videos.

[@sargepent9815]

They also need a lead substitute in the fuel. The one I just rebuilt had damage to the valve seats from running regular gas at a guys hobby farm

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great point! We bring that up in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3PVdIafp9iFY6M

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

I'm loving this video - I have an 8N 9N tractor and I wasn't sure what all of the levers did. I bought a new 6 volt battery and it didn't even turn over but it will if I jump directly to the starter, hopefully! 🤣 Just trying to get this thing running... it has sat out in the weather sooooo loooong - haha I bought it not running, but supposedly freshly rebuilt - if not I have been an auto mechanic for years so I will sort it out eventually

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great to hear! You're going to love working on that tractor, and then using it once you get it running. They're fairly simple machines. And with your mechanical experience, I'm sure you'll have no trouble. Keep us posted! I enjoy reading the comments about what people are doing with their classic Ford tractors!

[@born2soon]

I learned recently that you can pull up on the gearshift and swing it out of the way to get on board with big boots on. Henry Ford thought of everything! (Fresh Autolite plugs have me cruising at 28mph on the road.)

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I've heard of this only a couple times. I've personally never tried it. I've read that sometimes it can be nearly impossible to get back into place. Thanks for the tip on the Autolite plugs!

[@born2soon]

@@PurpleCollarLife I was told there is a roll pin that can move to one side and prevents it from snapping back in place. I suppose if you did it several times that might happen.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@born2soon Thanks!

[@bcdieselsofficial]

I have one of these, and I make videos on it once in a while. Still runs like a champ!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

They're amazing machines. Thanks for watching and commenting. We plan on having this 8N forever.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Checked out your channel. That's a beautiful 8N you have.

[@bcdieselsofficial]

@@PurpleCollarLife no problem! I plan on having my 8N forever as well! My father badmouths it, as it is a knee banger, but it is not as rough as the 7140 I have to drive in the field. He yells at me for badmouthing that tractor.

[@bcdieselsofficial]

@@PurpleCollarLife thank you!

[@scottsatterthwaite4073]

The older Ford tractors (are supposed to) have a screw-on PTO guard/cap that should be in place unless you have a driven implement attached.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Scott - that's true. And we do have the screw on PTO cap for the tractor. However, with the overrunning PTO extension on (for running the brush hog, a finish mower etc.), that screw on PTO cap doesn't fit anymore. Thanks for watching!

[@bennyrussell5551]

Ours didn't

[@photocontrol]

Nice Ford 8N! Great tutorial, congrats reaching 3K!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! 👍

[@MyLifeThai371]

I wish you would have shown the rest of how to operate the tractor. How to check the coolant level, engine oil level, hydraulic oil level. How to add hydraulic oil and engine oil to it. How to operate the hydraulics for pulling a disk.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That sounds like a good future video. We do have a few other videos with the 8N showing how to brush hog and use the back blade. They may help also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opLGYqiQpZdobsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKWXk6qpe55lmNU

[@nathancudzilo7739]

Absolutely awesome, nice video just picked up a 1949 , Love the Buffalo Bills hoodie

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@tornadochasingsiege]

My dad has got a really really old ford 8N and i really really want to learn how to operate it and now i know

[@PurpleCollarLife]

So glad to hear the video was helpful! Is your 8N like ours, with the font-mount distributor in the front against the fan? Or is it the "newer" version of the 8N, with the side-mount distributor?

[@jakinlfiles9869]

This was well done and helpful. I have a 9n I am trying to get running and it was nice to see a similar model in action. Thanks.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad you liked it! Keep us posted. How long have you had the 9N? How long since it was last running?

[@jakinlfiles9869]

@@PurpleCollarLife Well, we got it a few years back from someone who had been working on it. I believe he had it working but don't remember for sure. But, the tractor needed a new PTO oil seal and bearing. And I think something is wrong with the radiator. But we got busy and never got time to fix it. So now I've got some time and kind of need it working for the farm. So I'm hoping to get it going soon!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@jakinlfiles9869 that’s awesome! Keep us posted. We love hearing about these old tractor projects.

[@jakinlfiles9869]

@@PurpleCollarLife I'll try to do that! Do you have a suggested place to order parts for a 9n? I have found some online but just wondering if you know of some that might be better. Thanks

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@jakinlfiles9869 Steiner tractors or Dan and Rachel Gingell

[@zakbrown7859]

Doing a clutch and pressure plate and bearing in one in the next couple weeks wish me luck!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You can do it! Keep us posted. Is it at the point where it's grinding gears when you try to put it in gear?

[@zakbrown7859]

@@PurpleCollarLife no but the throw out bearing when engaged sounds not to good , clutch takes a good 5 seconds to engage also, like the pressure plate or clutch is wore pretty good, she runs great though

[@bradgoldsmith9373]

Great video.thank you for easy to follow,useful information.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful! We always hope our videos are informative and entertaining.

[@carljensen5730]

You are right they are all different. I have to open the gas line 12 turns or no gas goes through.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Wow - 12 turns! That's a lot. I remember that on the 2N, I had to open that valve up a lot more than 2 turns. I think I opened it almost all the way. But eventually, I figured out that the little screen above the sediment bowl (the one up in the gas tank) was totally clogged. Once I cleaned that out, it only took a few turns to get enough gas flowing to the carbureator.

[@rynop8864]

Just bought my first 9n it's a 1940 fun great, great video. Go Bills!! Mafia here from western ny!!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hello fellow Bills fan! You're going to love that 9N.

[@clifton4566]

My dad had one that's been sitting at the back of my yard since he passed away a little over a year and a half ago. I know he'd gotten it to start, but it still needed a good bit of work to actually use it. I'm real sentimental so I'd like to get it going again and at least finish off his project, but I have no idea where he left off and I have absolutely zero experience working on tractors.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I am sentimental about these old tractors too! Hopefully you can take a look at it and get it figured out - or find someone who can help.

[@thomastrybuskiewicz9024]

Go Bills from youngsville NC! I just got me an 8n and just trying to figure it out

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching! You're going to love your 8N. We have several videos about using ours (back blade, brush hog, pushing snow, etc.).

[@HuserHelpers]

Your intro music reminds me of Old Crow. Great video, and keep up with the channel growth.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We're not familiar with Old Crow, but we did really like this music. Thanks on the compliments!

[@aplong1911]

I found this video very helpful, thank you for sharing!!😊

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loggerjohn01]

They are a great little tractor!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You got that right!

[@joebolling]

Thanks - had no idea my 8N has somewhat of a parking brake

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for commenting, Joe. You'd be surprised how many people don't realize it. Don't worry- you're not the first. :) They don't work great, but they are better than nothing at all.

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Thanks, I have a 9n/2n with 8n engine. She needs some attention

[@PurpleCollarLife]

They do need attention from time to time. But once you get them in good running order, they're super reliable. They do like to be run regularly though. We make sure the 8N is used at least once a week, even if it's just for a trip up and down the driveway to get the mail.

[@doylerabjohn3435]

@@PurpleCollarLife Thanks

[@MsPribbenow]

This man has a white cat! (Ha - recognize those little tufts of fur at the first of the video - I get that too). Good video. Borrowing a neighbor's 8N while my tractor is being serviced and used this to double check the gear shift pattern. Can't read it on his housing.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You are right! There is a barn cat that keeps the mice away. :)

[@jameschainey2343]

I have seen so many tractor programsalmost everyone shut the fuel off it has to turn it back on I was on a farm for 23 years never done that never had trouble also I've noticed a lot of people do not you have any throttle when they try to start it and They crank at crank also the life of a battery nowadays are some of these older tbattery last 2 to 3 years Our batteries would last 5 to 8 years😊

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@WhoDaBoss-dc4or]

I want a close up look at those front weights !

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hello - I believe they're weights from an old nautilus-style weight set, bolted down through the front hitch with some supports. There might be a better view of them in one of these videos: Wash and wax 8n: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGiWaHR4rd9_ndE Brush hog in right-of-way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4i4n5t_nZhnd6c Clearing the woods line: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLEaaOGgrmWsKM Ford 8N story and review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2mvlISYm9qYibs Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@randyperfecto7468]

Just bought one for 2 grand love it

[@PurpleCollarLife]

They're excellent work tools. Sounds like you found a nice deal on one! Enjoy and keep us posted what all you use it for. Sometimes I enjoy using our 8N for nothing more than a nice stroll through the woods on the old logging roads.

[@randyperfecto7468]

@@PurpleCollarLife will do sir

[@loggerjohn01]

They are a great little tractor

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@henrysosebee9241]

I have 6 8n’s l like these old tractorand I see on your top link behind the seat is in the top hole wrong mess up your lift top hole for plowing only

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, Henry. I learned something new today. I didn't realize that the 3 top link positions had different purposes. Thanks for teaching me!

[@jakelencher817]

so i kinda ended up with an 8n in pretty good condition with a property, havent had the chance to mess with it yet but its gonna be fun i bet.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Jake - Congrats on the property, and the Ford 8N tractor. You'll have fun with it, I'm sure. Keep us posted on it. Does it start up and run right now, or does it need some work?

[@jakelencher817]

@@PurpleCollarLife i assume it probably needs work but the only time i saw it was when we went to look at the property, so i dont know if it starts or anything, there is also an old farmall f12 i think, but its real rusty, i will try to restore that but it may be done for.

[@dkat1108]

Fantastic video so helpful thanks !

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. We have several other Ford 8N videos (how to fix a driveway with a back blade, how to run a brush hog, etc.). Check them out if you have time.

[@derevenskayazhizn]

Мне лично очень нравится старая техника , у меня был только мотоцик 50 годов наш советский Иж планета 49

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hello, Victor! Thanks for watching and commenting. I agree that these old machines have a lot of character and are really interesting. I looked up your motorcycle - the Soviet IZH 49 - it looks like a really nice old bike. Thanks for sharing!

[@tomrobards7753]

They had a pto cap that was supposed to be installed when the pto wasn't being used to power a pto driven implement

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Tom - we still have that PTO cover cap. Not many of these old 9N 2N and 8N tractors still have them. But unfortunately, in order to take advantage of the overrunning coupler (clutch on the PTO), you have to mount that overrun clutch over top of the existing PTO shaft. Once that overrun clutch is on, the OEM PTO cap will no longer screw into place.

[@cbestgarage4775]

I have a 1948 8n and I'm only 10 years old

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's awesome! What a great machine to learn to use. Thanks for watching!

[@Smithsgold]

Congrats on 3000 subs

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you! We really appreciate the support.

[@knuckle47]

Thoroughly enjoyed learning how to operate the 8N. You got a new subscriber …thank you. How would a bucket operate if one was attached to the front?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the sub! I've never had a loader on one of these old Ford tractors - so I'm not sure how they operate. I would guess that the PTO would have to be running to pump the hydraulic oil, and that there would be a lever that would direct that pressure to the cylinders for lifting the arms and tilting the bucket. Hopefully someone else on here can help out by responding to your comment. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@christopherreyes4030]

I have i think the same exact tractor. Only thing is the alternator is on left hand side plus a second tank I front of the gas tank on top. The distributor for the spark plug wires is where your alternator is on your tractor right now

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi! It sounds like you have the newer version of the 8N. They had the distributor (a round one) on the right of the engine. This one we have has the distributor (square) at the front of the engine. Great machines, right?!

[@christopherreyes4030]

@@PurpleCollarLife thank you

[@christopherreyes4030]

@@PurpleCollarLife I have what look likes oil on the oil dial. Where can I get replacement parts that are messed up or broken

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@christopherreyes4030 Hi Christopher - If you're talking about the oil pressure gauge, you can get that on Amazon. Here's the link:amzn.to/3fhxZAN In general - there are many places to get replacement 8N parts. It's such a popular tractor. I'd recommend checking out some of the Ford N Series forums, like: Yesterdaystractors.com (they have a great Ford 9N, 2N, 8N discussion board), ntractorclub.com , tractorforum.com , mytractorforum.com , and tractorbynet.com . Some 8N parts can be found at Tractor Supply and Rural King stores, but not many.

[@andrewseamans1419]

Great tutorial! Thanks

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohnHBatte]

You need to get your plow wrench all fords had a set and the plow wrench is marked of in inches for measuring fuel. I’ve seen replacements and almost any repair can be done on those with two wrenches and screwdrivers

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching! The sister to this tractor was also on our family land for decades. That machine did have the original plow wrench with it and we used it to check the fuel level. That tractor now lives across the road at a neighbor's house.

[@davelohr2637]

There's a lever under the right side of the seat, beside the drag lever, what is it used for? Thanks for the video, I learned something new with the parking brake!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching! That small lever under the right of the seat (only on 8N tractors) is for a draft control - used mostly for using a bottom plow. I've never used it on ours. I think it's designed to allow the arms to "float" when plowing, so that if it starts to dig in too deep, or hits a rock or bump, it can raise up a little, and then return. I've read about some people trying to use it-figure it out. It looks like it's for ground-engaging equipment.

[@robp9696]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting. Do you have a Ford tractor?

[@robp9696]

@@PurpleCollarLife No sir, we have a gray-market Yanmar, but I know of an early 8N with the points up front thats near by our home. The owner is asking $2500

[@chris1638]

Excellent content. Thanks for the help

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@KRich408]

I was hoping your video would tell ne i was doing something wrong 😮 but it must be broken the fired ranch hand must have broken something in it 😢 now to figure out what? It runs tte PTO is spinning yet we can't get it to move out of the barn.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Did you ever get this figured out? I've been curious.

[@badassbees3680]

Great job! Subbed

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dewservices]

I heard some people complain that the 1st gear is still too fast to do some work. Is there a low gear/high gear or is there just the one setting as shown?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I've heard that too. Personally, I've not had anything I was doing that 1st gear was too fast for. Some of these older Fords have a Sherman Transmission add-on that gives a second range. But I don't know that it decreases the 1st gear speed. I think it just adds a high range to all the existing gears.

[@Master-cutclean]

Very nice !! Tractor 🚜

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍

[@WoodchuckNorris.8o]

Is the left right brake pedal so you can brake on the spinning tire if you're stuck?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Originally I believe it was so that you could make tighter turns when working between rows farming. But I believe many people use it as you describe. I use it for that purpose when plowing snow. I do it here when I'm stuck in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4m4gZhtfKeYqtE

[@f1948s]

Excellent video. Thanks for all the good information. Can you tell me what air pressure you use in the front and rear wheels of your 8N tractor?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hello! We keep the rears at 12 psi, and the fronts at 25 psi. We make sure to only fill/check the rear tires when the valve stems are at the top (12 O'clock position) so that the fluid doesn't leak out or plug up the pressure gauge. Thanks for watching!

[@DeWayneLucas-z9i]

Thanks for the great vid! The 8N is hard to beat for chores on a small farm. I love mine. Two things: 1. I have never seen anyone address what the lever under your seat on the right side is for??? It is on the transmission on the opposite side from the PTO. You didn't touch it or talk about it. Mine doesn't seem to do anything. 2. Mine is older with a 3 speed transmission. It is a late 40's model but still running strong. In first gear, it runs to fast for mowing or bush hogging when it's a little damp. Is there anyway to slow it down??? You can't do it with the throttle. Thanks again!

[@brockdelorenzo7505]

I do not own one, but I remember seeing a video where somebody told me it was the break.

[@richardreese5377]

I’m working on restoring an 8N that was sitting for years . Engine was seized . Got it running and currently painting it . 3 point hitch lifts sporadically. Transmission oil is full . Any clues why ?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for fixing up one of these great old tractors! I had that problem with my 2N. I couldn't figure it out. A mechanic had to fix it for me. I think there was some type of linkage back in the transmission, and when you rotate the lever up for the lift, sometimes it doesn't catch correctly. It's under the seat somewhere, in the area full of fluid. Sorry I don't know the exact details of it, but I do recall that happening.

[@CrankingYanking]

I have this same tractor. Later model side mount, still runs like a top

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Cranking & Yanking - they're outstanding machines.

[@CmonHomesteading]

good stuff C'mon! i use to love my 8N

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Same here!

[@ritterjon]

💥 Funny how every motor has a different starting sequence. Great looking tractor. *Keep on tractoring!*

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍

[@Stupidityindex]

It takes nothing to start a 6 volt 9N. Even on the coldest days, you don't need to use the choke. The start is instant when everything is in good order. I changed my 41 to electronic ignition, but that was only for improving by removing points & condenser. I too, tend to start with throttle set around 1000 RPM, working RPM, can leave it their all day, for stops and starts too.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing! I think every machine is a little unique. Or maybe our 8N just was ready for an upgrade - but the starting process is MUCH easier now with the 12 volt system.

[@Crystallinegoddess57]

Just purchased my 50’s baby today! Great tutorial! Where do I find that scoop thing in the back of yours? And is there a front scoop that I could install on mine?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's great! You'll love the tractor. The attachment on the back in this video is a 6-foot back blade. They can be found at places like Tractor Supply, Rural King, or most tractor dealers (or garage sales if you look for them). There is a front plow that can go on the Ford 8N, but they're pretty rare.

[@chainsawcharlie]

I at last got a 8n! 2500 for tractor brush hog, dirt scoop, rake and box blade lest then 1 mile from my home I drove the tractor home! 😂 I have one problem with it are it might be me? My draft controller will lift and lower but once I turn off the PTO my implement slowly goest to the ground it only stays up if the PTO is on? Is that natural are is it me are the tractor?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Congrats! The 3 point slow drop when the PTO is off is normal on these machines. The PTO is needed to maintain the hydraulic pressure to keep the implement lifted.

[@producedbysteez1402]

I’m looking at picking an 8n up to do small brush clearing. Supposedly is freshly rebuilt and already has a finish mower installed and working. Would this be a useful purchase for 2900 or should I look for something else? I’m not entirely new to running equipment but my experience is limited to newer excavators, loaders, dozers and such.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

If it's in good shape and the trust the seller that the engine work has been done - I'd say that's a reasonable deal. We have brush hogged with ours for years. It does great at cutting down old fields, or clearing paths through the woods. (trails for walking or riding quads). Here are four videos of us brush hogging with the 8N. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opLGYqiQpZdobsU - how to brush hog kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2mvlISYm9qYibs - best tractor ever? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLEaaOGgrmWsKM - keep woods line clear kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4i4n5t_nZhnd6c - would the bridge hold?

[@fredsmith1274]

I have hydrolic problem, it won't lift. where is the fill opening?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

The dip stick is on the right side of the tractor (when sitting on it), just behind your foot. You can pull that out to see if your level is low. The fill opening is that larger cap that screws off just to the left of the gear selector. I hope it's just low/old fluid that needs replaced. Sometimes it's a matter of the linkage from the draft control lever. I had to have that work done on my old 9N a few decades ago. Now that there is KZbin, you can probably find a video to follow along to do it yourself. I'd recommend checking out Dan Gingell and Rachel Gingell's channel - specifically this video for your current issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHzbm2NsfcanotE

[@brittanymatters9567]

Do you have a tutorial video on the 9N? Recently purchased one and have no clue what we're doing! Lol

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Brittany - The 9N is very similar to the 8N you see in this video. The differences have to do with the shift pattern (3 speed instead of 4), the clutch/brakes location (the clutch is the inner pedal on the side with two pedals), and a few other minor details. Operation is basically the same. Same starting procedure, same PTO operation. Let us know if you have any specific questions, and we'd be happy to do our best to answer them. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@offroadingrocks8707]

I have one but the choke is underneath the dash not on the floor

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigairnohander]

what is the little lever on the right side, near the draught control used for? its the stubby 3 incher, on the case.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching! That small lever under the right of the seat (only on 8N tractors) is for a draft control - used mostly for using a bottom plow. I've never used it on ours. I think it's designed to allow the arms to "float" when plowing, so that if it starts to dig in too deep, or hits a rock or bump, it can raise up a little, and then return. I've read about some people trying to use it-figure it out. It looks like it's for ground-engaging equipment.

[@bigairnohander]

@@PurpleCollarLife should it be left in the up or down position?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@bigairnohander It depends on your use - but for us we leave it in the up position I believe. We do brush hogging, finish mowing, back blade - no ground engaging work.

[@alchemy1]

Are you saying that you don't shift gears as you are driving the tractor like you do with a car? If that is what you are saying, you mean if you want to put it in 4th gear you can do so from the get go? I also have another question. Whatever position you have your gas lever, does the governor keeps that position when you are operating the tractor and is under load and keeps the rpm up? I took the governor out and span the gear to see what its arm does. As I span the gear, I could hear something inside like metal moving. The arm kicks back. I assume my governor is good, or is there something not right. I am more than certain the my 8N has got carburator issue badly. I am hoping this new one from Amazon will work.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

As far as the shifting - there is no shifting on the move. You should come to a complete stop, select the gear you wish to run in, and let out the clutch. So, you can't shift from 2nd to 3rd (for example) while moving at speed. As I understand it, the governor does attempt to keep the speed/rpms regulated during times of load (up a grade, engaging the PTO, etc.). However, there are times that I still feather up the throttle when needed.

[@alchemy1]

@@PurpleCollarLife Okay, that makes sense. If the tractor is against too much load, one has to give it gas. Got the carburator today. First thing I noticed was the float needle much have been stuck in the seat so I gave the carburator a little smacking. The big screw to adjust main gas discharge, the round head was stripped, it would just turn and go nowhere. So I had to fish with that and finally took it out. I installed the one from the previous carburator. I also ended up checking to see if there is gas in bowl. I undid the drain bolt only to find out afterwards that it won't seal and gas began to leak. Long story short, I took the one from the old carburator and it stopped it. ( Chinese product..... that is right). Well, the tractor runs more or less right for the first time. I adjusted the governor more or less according to specs. It has always been a stress starting the thing and moving it around to do few chores.... All the time, it just needed a carburator. And now that I have broken the ice... I might spend a bunch of money on various other things.... [ I am also wondering what should be the air pressure for the back tires. For the front I did 35 PSI but I didn't see any specs for the back. I also noticed water in one of the back tires as I was putting air in it. Not sure what that is about]

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@alchemy1 Glad to hear it's up and running! For the rear tires, we use 10-12 PSI usually. It sounds like the rear tires on your tractor are probably loaded with fluid. These old tractors often had a calcium fluid in the rear tires for additional ballast/weight.

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Is this a 47 model? It is just like mine.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Close! I think this is the 1948 model.