1948 Ford 8N Disk Harrow Rips Ground

[@granch4211]

Brings back memories of the 1980s thanks

[@glenwunderlich2438]

Thank you. I got it free of charge and put some money into it to make it fully functional and it remains my only workhorse of the 4 tractors I own. Old technology, but simple it is.

[@dawsoncanfield5386]

had an 8n growing up. spent a lot of hours sitting on it. ours was a bit newer, had a tachometer on the right side. also, it was a Funk power with the flat 6, probably 60 horsepower.

[@glenwunderlich2438]

Everyone admires those Funk conversions. My 8n was given to me when my neighbor didn't want the expense of repairing the hydraulics. I did a lot of deferred maintenance on the machine that cost me about $1000 at the time and have been using it as my work horse ever since. Sure beats today's costs for anything.

[@gregory9455]

Bro I noticed that yur oil pressure was zero. So is mine I have “same” tractor 1948. What do you think 🤔. Mine runs great no issues but that 0 psi bugs me. Any advice? Can’t wait to get a disc harrow 😁

[@glenwunderlich2438]

It goes down after running a while. It can be adjusted, though. I recall turning a nut at the front of the engine, but not sure where it is. Probably can find out on KZbin somewhere. Doesn't seem to matter, though. Best advice is to add some MotorKote (motorkote.com) to the oil for added protection - just as I do with all my machines.

[@AJ-nr8cg]

My 2n does the same thing lol pretty common on these n series fords.