30 years parked will it start Ford 2n tractor 9n 8n

[@jamesmichael3998]

That is an extraordinary machine, I tore into my first 9N when I was 17 and put it back together with mostly salvaged parts and it was one of the best running machine I've ever had . I wish machines were made that solid today but then the manufacturer would have long been out of business, I believe you could put a tool down the spark plugs hole and finesse that valve back down carefully while turning the crank with a socket, she'll sound much nicer. Enjoy. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s a cool story

[@billspencer2110]

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[@alkennedy1124]

@@Sleeperdude yes I have a 9 -n as well but I’m stumped of how to hook up a balest resister, and where to put wires , on the gauge and starter ,battery cables, and distributor wires my coil is lose on the distributor, so can you help in the simplest way, thanks BigAl California.

[@tomhath8413]

@@alkennedy1124 External ballast resistor is connected in series to the coil input. You also need a second wire from the starter signal wire (either at the starter switch or the at the starter) connected between the coil and the resistor so you get the full 12V when cranking for a stronger spark.

[@danbytp]

@@tomhath8413 Easy peasy

[@HotRodHoarder]

That thing is too cool...watching your videos makes me feel like I'm right there in the shop with you.

[@Sleeperdude]

You are Tommy you are

[@davidhuey3201]

Just saw this video post today. This was the first (type of) tractor I learned to drive & ever got to drive by myself! My uncle had kept the family farm and I basically lived there on the weekends & many days during the summer. As soon as I was able to operate the controls (6yrs old, almost 7), he taught me to drive this tractor. (I was small enough that I had to pull up against the steering wheel to push the clutch in), but all I had to do was stand on the brakes to stop it. (I had already ridden hours on that tractor, standing on the rear axle, holding onto the big fender, watching while my uncle plowed, shredded, disc-ed, planted, pull the trailer about, etc. I was absolutely thrilled to see you, getting your young man to drive the tractor while under your watch!) After I proved I could completely control it, my uncle would let me drive it by myself, up the mile long private farm drive, to get mail for the day. (This was with or without farm implement attached, depending what we were doing on the farm.) I always felt so proud when I got to drive it with the disc or plow attached. That little tractor would go just about anywhere you wanted to put it (within reason of it's tipping limits), but basically a very stable platform. It also ran our mill with the PTO & belt drive. We would attach the long drive belt after positioning the corn trailer and backing the tractor into position to run the mill. Then we would grind the corn into meal for the cattle. THE sound, THE smell! (Oh, the many favored memories this brings back, especially now that I'm 60 ...everytime I see or hear one of these tractors!) Our's never had the top shade cover on it ...that I saw, it also had the vertical bar grill cover on front with Ford written across the top of the nose- in embossed lettering (which I didn't see on this one). The 6 volt starter had a very unique sound when it cranked, but that engine always purred to life! (Ours ran smoothly and maybe not quiet as loud as yours- understandably. As yours has been sitting for 30 years, missing air breather & no telling what condition your muffler was in at this point.) I absolutely laughed when it started right away! If everything was set right & gas was on, she would always start right up! BUT, let something break that was difficult to find ...or, a legally blind uncle who might have hooked something back up backwards... well, let's just say it could be a head scratcher until you figured it out! My dad would always say, go back to the basics... fuel, fire & air - if your have those 3, it should start. (Of course, some adjustment may be required to run smoothly.) Yes, my favorite uncle was legally blind, but still he drove the back roads to come get me and his plowed fields were as straight as any farmer in the area! (This was back in the late 60's & all the 70's, long before we ever had heard of GPS, field mapping coordinates or drive assist.) My dad told me I needed to know where my food came from, so he made sure I spent plenty of time at the farm. Something I've learned to treasure greatly in my later years! Thanks for the great video ...and especially the flash back to my youth! An impromptu time machine, if you will- thank you for this enjoyable adventure!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much for watching

[@TheDogLife5225]

Love the video... a couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of helping my brother get our grandfather's old 9N running again which hadn't run for years. Such a great feeling when you achieve the near imposible! Well done!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great thank you

[@michaelanthony3816]

You reversed polarity by putting neg to gnd put them back the they should be pos gnd neg is switched to start Good luck 6:00

[@loydevan1311]

I've done quite a few of these back yard tractor rebuilds. I've even cut them out of trees. I've never seen one with four good tires. I usually find them with all four tires shot. I was amazed that he conducted that carburetor rebuild without cleaning it up and painting it. Like the goat. Real country. Thanks for the share.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you it does need rear tires but it’s expensive so I haven’t done it yet

[@Theresistance64]

Doesn't surprise me in the least. My grandpop had a 1951 or 52 8N he bought new on the farm. I was a kid in the 70's riding on that thing and it would never die. May he, and it, rest in peace.

[@THEbadlnb]

This video brought back good memories for me. I used to work on my Uncle’s farm in Central Kansas and he had 3 of those Ford Tractors. He had the 6 cylinder and a couple of 4 cylinders. I spent many hours driving those. They are a blast to drive. Top gear and full throttle, they are like a hot rod. You can put your feet on the steering linkage and steer them with your feet. You can also ride wheelies with them with a plough on the back. Pro tip: wear something over your eyes when driving those down the road in the summer. I had to dig a grasshopper out of my eye once. After that, my uncle gave me some flight goggles to wear. Have fun with that tractor!

[@Sleeperdude]

Man that’s a cool story

[@davidwright1752]

Try a McCormack tractor from approximately the 1930s started with steel wheels and had the tyres put on it later early in the 1970s I put it in travelling gear the scariest ride I ever had someone really got the ratio wrong. Dirt Farm road with potholes.Better Road may have been good.

[@THEbadlnb]

@@Sleeperdude I remember the grasshopper very well. I was pulling a Windrow from the hay meadow to an alfalfa field. I was going about 20 MPH (top gear, full throttle on a dirt road wide enough to accommodate a combine, that had ditches on ether side. The grassshoopers and Jack rabbits were thick. The rabbits would dart out of the grass in the ditch an pace you on the road for several 100 feet and then dart back into the grass. The grasshoppers would fly back and forth across the road. I was going full bore and the next thing I knew, a grasshopper hit my right eye and it’s legs got stuck in my eyelid. Naturally I closed my eyes. I stepped on the clutch and the brakes. I opened my left eye to see grasshopper legs moving around really close to my eye like eye lashes. I noticed the tractor was turning to the left towards the ditch. I was blinking and trying to get the grasshopper out of my eye and noticed I only hit one of the brake peddles. I adjusted my foot, continuing to grapple with the grasshopper, blinking and noticed now I was awfully close to the ditch on the right side of the road. I readjusted my foot to hit both brake peddles and stopped at a funny angle on the road. I finally could focus all my attention to the grasshopper. I grabbed it and pulled it free. My eye hurt. I went on to rake the alfalfa field for bailing and at lunch, I told my uncle about my close encounter with the grasshopper. He laughed. In one of his outbuildings he had several new in box flight goggles like what flight deck crew on aircraft carriers wear. He gave me a pair and I wore those when I was driving the Ford Tractors on the roads. It was quite the morning, but thanks to the flight goggles, my eyes were spared from anymore grasshopper entanglements. Oh they would still fly into me, but did not cause me to almost drive into the ditches.

[@davidbac4335]

@THEbadlnb Where at in central Kansas? I grew up in Russell County.

[@THEbadlnb]

@@davidbac4335 Just north of Geneseo Kansas in Rice County. My uncles farm was actually in Southern Ellsworth County. My dad grew up in Geneseo but his family pretty much lived all over central Kansas. My Great Grandfather was migrated from Denmark in the 1800’s and settled in Canerio Kansas. When my Grandparents got married the moved to Kanopolis, then Lorraine, Hollyrood and then Geneseo. I still have family that lives in Lyons and Hutchinson Kansas.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

We dragged one of these out of a barn in the mid 70's. After 3 days, it was running perfect again and is still being used today.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@danbytp]

Takes a lickin' and keeps on ticking like Timex watches.

[@scottwilke3966]

Fantastic little work horse I spent all of my younger years operating one.in the big hole valley in Montana pulled a hay wagon in winter feeding loose hay to cattle when the snow went off in spring pulled a meadow drag made out of the iron wheels off old horse mowers. Then a hay rake. We used it to skid fire wood then a wood saw on the 3 point to block it up she was a great do everything machine !! Brings a tear to my eye watching you wake her up from a long sleep. Thank you for the rembers she is a keeper

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s a great story

[@neil6212]

Brings back memories! I bought one for $200 in around 1977, and the only identification I could find as to model was on the emblem above the radiator grille, which said "2N". An old tractor friend told me it was probably about 1937 model. I actually drove it when it first followed me home! I converted it to 12 volts negative, installed a couple of lights on the front, and replaced the front tires, which were car tires when I got it. Good old Tractor Supply! They had the tires of course, the exhaust system, filters, carb kit, and a valve kit, which included the split valve guides, valves, gaskets and so on. If you get into the valve train, be prepared to be amazed at how it is designed. Very clever. There is a small lever on the left side of the transmission to turn the PTO on and off, the quadrant on the right controls the lift, which is kind of an early 3 point hitch system. I stripped mine down, and painted it Ford tractor blue and gray, which was popular about that time. Great old tractor! I used it to drag an old sickle bar mower around the property!

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s neat thanks for the info

[@a1nelson]

2N is for 194[2], 8N for 194[8] and 9N for 193[9] - the first year they were made. N is Ford’s designation for agricultural products. Another well-known example: the NAA, commonly (but not completely accurately) known as a Jubilee, for 1953.

[@a1nelson]

On the hood, there should be an emblem that says “Ferguson System”. The 9N is the _original_ 3-point hitch tractor. The 9N - and thus the 2N (which, as mentioned, is the same thing) - were designed around Ferguson’s invention - not the other way around. The backstory is really quite interesting. If you have time, look it up.

[@Tonetwisters]

Wow. How neat! I remember watching a man clear the lot I spent most of my childhood at, using one of these, somewhere around 1951. Amazing that you can still get a carburetor kit for a TRACTOR this old ... And it runs!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks I couldn’t believe it started that Easy

[@Canopus68]

When I was in the Navy I knew a guy who collected Ford tractors. He needed parts for the oldest tractor in his collection. We're talking one of the first models they built. So he wrote a letter to Ford and described what he needed. The wrote back and said yes they had the parts. However, they wanted to know if he would sell it! It was a model they didn't have in there collection. And yes he had it running. I never heard if he'd made up his mind about what to do with it.

[@ronaldheit196]

Watching you get that old 4 banger Ford tractor runnin' got you a new sub. Love to see you year it down and give it a full restoration to it's original glory.

[@danbytp]

The fact it was running is indicative of how many still are out there.Apparently enough of them to make it economically viable to keep making and selling them.😄

[@stephengibson2869]

Wow! That's great to hear the old N Ford is running again. I've always liked the N series Fords,they are all very simple . My Dads Minneapolis Moline tractor threw a rod while plowing our pasture and he asked the neighbors if he could borrow there 8N . They were very nice and said yes. So he finished the pasture plowing and the like and he was very impressed and has liked the N Series tractors ever since. Congratulations on your getting the N Series tractor running again 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes thank you

[@JoE_Songs]

Good ol' Ford tractors. Built for eternity. incredible. I absolutely love your videos, the vibe, camera quality, cutting... glad I found this channel. subscribed. keep it up..

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you very much

[@bowhunter4444]

I am currently working on one that set for 15 years with sugar in fuel tank (a little sabatoge) Replaced rusty tank, cloged fuel line, seditmant bowl and carb for $200.00 and ran smooth. Instant start after I turned on the reserve tank. Now the fun begins new hydraulic pump, rebuilt lift unit, lots of water in gears box, dont forget that pipe plig in the rear end mine had more water than oil. Nice they are so simple and cheap to repair.

[@Sleeperdude]

Cool thank you

[@robertmurray9095]

I like watching your videos! LOVE the way you include your family! My son and I rebuilt an old jeep together when he was in Jr High...he kept that jeep through HS and college...Lots of great memories! I have also rebuilt an old 8N Ford! Amazing machine! Happy Wrenching from Young Harris, GA!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am blessed

[@dyags1007]

So happy for you.a great feeling knowing it has a new life! My brother and I bought a 9n from a tractor salvage yard never drove it but bought it on site and drove it 58 miles to our land.crazy but a cool experience to share!

[@Sleeperdude]

That is awesome!

[@miguelamaya6246]

I bought myself a old Falcon and I love my old car... I had some boys redo the engine and rear axle... I took it apart, the boy's want to sand blast the car... Paint with primer,. Then they want me to choose the rims... They said they will put it together and finish painting it... I love my car, I'm a real mechanic... I usually drive a 2021 Corvette, my grandkids love me... Thank you for sharing your video...

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you . That’s awesome

[@billarends2244]

My dad put me on one of these to plow when I was 9. I hated it and wanted to drive any of the other tractors we had. Fifty years later I bought one for myself, still hated it but used it for years. Paid $2000 for it, gave it a fresh coat of paint, filled tires with liquid ballast and sold it for $2500. It’s still going strong 25 years later.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s neat

[@willhart7861]

We own and still use a 1948 8n,smokes like mad but I love it!! Really enjoyed seeing this one come back to life!!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great thanks

[@MontsFamilyHomestead]

Love those old 8n, 9n and 2n Fords. I used one back in the 70s to 2010 for our property until dad sold the tractor. They were and are still so dependable.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes they are

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Today I went for a walk and watched a combine harvester at work, closely followed by a tractor and trailer for the grain. Modern tractors are huge compared to the little Ford in this video.

[@swhod2190]

Good job on this! Glad you got her out of the weeds!

[@Sleeperdude]

It was easier than I thought it would be

[@charlesroberts6965]

Awesome video of bringing back a relic from the past..proved once again they built them right back in the day..amazed tractor supply had your parts on hand...bravo on saving this one.😁👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I was surprised too

[@johnlincoln7598]

My grandfather and uncle had a ford tractor dealership during the 30's and 40's so we had an 8N that we used around the ranch. I have pictures of me driving it at the ripe old age of 7 in 1967. Hearing that thing running brought back old memories like driving over the hill with no brakes and the old man trying to teach me how to drive without brakes. Great old tractors that ran forever.

[@FloatTheBuizel]

These old engines never die, a bit of TLC and they start right up! Good job mate

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@timsmoot5141]

Good job getting her running. My 9N has been sitting for the last 5 or 6 years, and I'm getting the bug to fix her back up. While you may not be an experienced tractor mechanic (neither am I), common sense and a can-do attitude prevails! Thanks for the vids

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s right!! Get that old girl going again

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

I practically grew up on an 8N in the 1950s and 60s. The lever next to the seat you moved is for the three-point hitch. PTO was a lever on the left side below the seat on the 8N. Those old ford engines will run for ever if taken care of.

[@tomsnyder5324]

Ralphie will have a ton of stories to tell his children about how he and his Daddy could fix and start any old car, truck or tractor. Quite a family, SleeperDude.

[@Sleeperdude]

I hope so thank you for watching

[@alkennedy1124]

Now we are talking , a memory that father and son will remember for ever , and you sir, have the best wife on the planet, she has a good eye , for her to see a deal of the century 300, dollar tractor 🚜, nice I love her too, you are blessed and I am blessed, we are blessed, praise Jesus grace Christ amen, thanks BigAl California I just subscribed.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes she does thank you for subscribing

[@michaelwinkelman7165]

I love this I have an old 8N Ford in my barn was here when I bought the place old hay bales piled up on it didn't even know it was there till we started working on the barn.

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow that’s a cool find

[@stanleywilson2844]

Boy you got a great deal. I used to drive our old ford tractor a lot as a kid. I knew how to drive farm equipment before I drove a car. Good memories thank you

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes we got a good deal on it I grew up on a farm as well and learned how to drive on the tractor

[@ronaldwestcott8418]

watching from nova Scotia Canada jeese,what a great video I am 69 years old but feel like I am 30 I know I like these and the assets are is good job blessing to you and family be safe.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great thank you

[@harrykeel8557]

I grew up on a Ford 9n. Daddy bought it from a friend's father, had the motor rebuilt. Put it back together and farmed with it for a couple of years. We painted it yellow.

[@Sleeperdude]

Nice

[@Desert10075]

This is awesome, I bought a 9n. It's pto seal was leaking so I replaced the seal and output shaft which updated the spline count to match my John Deere pull mower. I replaced the exhaust manifold because it was broken where the pipe hooks up. I replaced the pipe with a cool replica pipe. It ran when I bought it. 12 volt system. However it soon stopped working. I looked in the carb, SAND, in the bowl😂. I bought a kit for the carb, the jets wouldn't budge, I took the carb to a tractor place with the kit, the next day their mechanic said the jets are not budging, so I bought a new carb from them and said they could keep me kit. They didn't charge me for labor. The kit was like 75. So now I'm getting ready to get a new fuel tank and site bowl and line to eliminate any fuel issues. It has good spark. New plugs, so that just leaves fuel. I think the governor is ok.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool they seem to be good tractors

[@Amen.22]

The governor may be OK, but there's definitely something wrong with the President.

[@danbytp]

Seeing as how much you guys are getting ALOT of great use out of it Mrs.Sleeperdude is to be highly congratulated for her insightful purchase of this all around well made vehicle.🤝

[@mikealtman4637]

love it! congratulations on years of fun you will be able to pass it on to your kids, I have a 53 jubilee and it makes me grin every time i start it after sitting for a month or two and it doesn't turn the crankshaft a full revolution and takes right off.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah it’s incredible it starts before it even starts turning it seems like

[@cranegantry868]

Nice job getting it running. That has to be nearly a world record for longest number of years since last running and you made it go first attempt. Well done.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah it surprised me

[@apuuvah]

Old school quality and simplicity still has it's place in the modern world, especially if shit hits the fan.

[@Sleeperdude]

For sure

[@h.s.thompsonduke8105]

Best little tractor I ever owned. Moving bales. Brush hogging. Trip bucket. Ground drive hay rake. Ran a case 230 baler off it. Scraped the driveways. Pulled a seed drill and cultipacker. Converted it to 12 volt, calcium filled tires, and made bale spears for large bales back and front. Free spinning PTO adapter. Engine rebuild kit costs $180.

[@Sleeperdude]

They are great

[@fryloc359]

I'm impressed, that little motor couldn't wait to start again. I was going to buy one a couple years ago, they are smaller and more affordable than some of the others. I didn't buy one because I ended up "storing" my brother-in -law's IH at my house.

[@RoundhouseRanchBBQ]

I'm not surprised at all that it started after a new distributor and carb rebuild... What I'm surprised at is the condition of those tires! They are in regarding good shape! Great job!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I am surprised it started so easily. The flywheel had barely started to turn when the plugs started firing. An excellent result. See if you can tell whether that stuck valve has freed itself. Given it's a side valve engine, you could whip the head off easily to inspect the valves. But this would require a new head gasket. Priority should be given to that radiator leak. Oh, and the fan belt appears to need tightening. Quite amazing that parts are still available for such an old model. Greetings from Lincolnshire, England.

[@Sleeperdude]

I need to do a compression check and see if it’s on four cylinders now thanks for watching in England

[@Tractorman-xj4gt]

Did something similar to an 8N some 25 years ago - loved getting it 'up to snuff' - thanks for sharing - good times !!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@williamwheeler234]

@@Sleeperdude lcbo it riu ❤❤❤❤🙄🐒😀

[@mtyhntr49]

Hey, thanks for sharing this video. Totally enjoyed the time. Me and my other half really liked it. Were in A rual area in Utah. Be safe

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks I love Utah we were there last November it was beautiful

[@tw6896]

In regard to the flipping over comment, the only time that will happen is if you are pulling hard with the 3 point hitch in a raised position. It creates a lever and will pull the front end right up and fast. However, if you always have the 3 point down when pulling hard, it will sit in place and just dig holes if it can’t move the object. I’ve run a 2N like yours my whole life. It was the first tractor I ever drove. They are amazing tractors as long as you use them for the kinds of loads they were intended for.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah if you watch my video where I used the tractor to try and pull out a 64 galaxy station wagon I did exactly that

[@joeromanak8797]

This one had the rare (experimental) square wheel option. Farmers didn’t like it and very few were sold. Your tractor is probably worth seventy eleven hundred dollars, lol. I was impressed with that startup. I think this old equipment is so grateful for the chance to be useful again that it runs at peak performance just to please you. 😎👍👀🚜

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@charlesfoleysr6610]

Had an old fellow have me look at his old Farmall C. It had a magneto system. The varnish was all badly cracked and the points were green cleaned them up, and they looked to be new. Brushed and cleaned the windings of the mag and it fired off. After reinstalling the mag, and putting fresh gas in that '34 Farmall started with half a crank. The owner said it hadn't been run in 25 years. He was 87. I started it for him a couple times. Then he tried. Said it had never started that easy before. He had bought it new.

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s neat

[@maxmorter]

Did better for traction just not speed

[@annehayes9674]

@@Sleeperdude q22lw

[@billdyke9745]

A lot of people complain about the Chinese. Personally I think it's incredible that they are making distributors for 75 year old American tractors. Ford aren't. Fascinating stuff, as always. Many thanks.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@PeBoVision]

Love the Falcon sharing the garage. My dad bought a Ford Frontenac (which was a Canadian only variant on the Falcon). Used to love to drive down to Michigan and have folks ask us what the hell it was (it featured a very different grill that altered the look of the car quite a bit. From the front. Other than that, it was a standard Falcon.

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thank you

[@tomhenry3313]

You thinking of selling that unit? That's probably your home tinker toy huh. I love people like you that take pride in restoring the old machines, They just don't make them like that anymore. Easy to work on and not much electrical to worry about. Let one of today's vehicles set 30 years it would be scrap unless you spend a fortune in sensors and parts.GREAT JOB !

[@Sleeperdude]

We are planning on keeping it to use it right now yes I love the old vehicles so much simpler

[@ChevyConQueso]

We had 2 8Ns when I was growing up, and everyone else seemed to have a 9N, 2N, or 8N as well. My nextdoor neighbor and friend has an 9N with an 8N motor that he sometimes parks on the street for duty at his hunting spot. These little tractors were good for a lot of things, but great at none of them, save for lasting forever and parts availability. You can still get an operating machine for as little as $1000 and a good looking one for between $2-3K. An aftermarket overrun clutch on the PTO is a necessity in my eyes. Non-live PTO and hydraulics kinda sucks, but what do you expect for a machine that's so old. The original selling point was the Ferguson 3 point hitch we've all come to know and love. Personally, I love these little machines. They're nowhere near as capable as the Kubota we've got, but they still have a firm place in today's world. I'd love to find one with the Funk V8 conversion (Flathead Ford V8 swap) and if it had a gear splitter box it would be even better. The worst part about these machines is the lack of speeds, with second place being the under-slung exhaust. I have a few memories of my dad wheeling one with speed to the nearest water source, and leaping off to put out the fire that had formed on top of the shredder. These things really should have had the exhaust point up like most machines.

[@Sleeperdude]

I did not know some of that thanks

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow yeah they seem to be pretty handy . Thanks for watching

[@johnrobinson1140]

I believe they started with 9N then 2N then 8N but many early tractors had parts from different models much of which was interchangeable

[@danbytp]

Hey,if it works,keep it and don't mess with it either.

[@cotton-Dave]

It's so interesting to me to see the difference between then and now regarding how Ralphie stands with your production. Here, he is relegated to the shadows, whereas now, the entire production is about five people. I'm so glad that you guys grew in the right direction! But PLEASE, don't encourage KZbin to inundate us with social media "shorts"!!!😭😭😭

[@LarryDeSilva64]

That tractor is 4 years older than me. Great job getting that old tractor moving.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@noerodriguez1252]

Love to work with old machinery, too bad I do not have the space to work with. I do enjoy watching others bring back and restoring history.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Desert10075]

It's so awesome to see your video, now I'll have a reference point to check on.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@oldcars5547720]

Had to smile when I saw Ralphie driving the tractor. I was reminded of when I was about his age and my uncle Don let me drive his old International Harvester M. You should let Ralphie restore that beautiful tractor.

[@Sleeperdude]

He loves the tractor

[@oldcars5547720]

@@Sleeperdude You really should let him fix it up. It would make a great 4-H project, the PTO is obviously still working so you could run a mower with it. Those tractors still bring good money and parts are still available. My great uncle Claude restored old Ford tractors for years and had a huge parts inventory when he died.

[@randyschneider6086]

I have a 9n 2n that I use every other day,never lets me down,made a 3 point hitch blade for it for landscaping,leveling etc. so handy, dad and uncle bought it new in 1946.

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s cool

[@noahname6695]

Owned a 48 8n. I’m amazed never saw one 12 volt before. Lol Great little work horse. Had a bucket and hydraulic lift on it. Loved it.

[@1607rosie]

The best thing about the old tractors and cars is they are so simple. You didn't have to be a rickety scientist to fix it.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes they are easy to work on

[@Scooter2023]

Love your show. I haven't hardly watch anything else since watching this show. It is the best show I ve seen

[@michaelreece458]

Fantastic job reviving it, a keeper for sure.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@TractorHoarders]

I am not surprised. I have one that sat for 40 years before I got it. I accidentally started it up after some basic maintenance. Lol. Great job!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s amazing thank you

[@georgew.5639]

The really nice thing about restoring these tractors is that there are new parts available for them.

[@Sleeperdude]

Very true

[@johnrobinson1140]

my dad bought a '39 9N for 300 bucks at an estate sale and we completely rebuilt it. It was a fine machine that gave us many more years of service.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@billbergquist4722]

Awesome project! It's hard to kill an old Ford. Engine and carb look very similar to Ford Model A cars. There was no air cleaner on the one we had, it just ate whatever got sucked in.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s what ours is currently doing ! Thanks for watching

[@mikesmith-po8nd]

Yup, it's basically the same engine that was used in the early Jeeps.

[@christophermedaris2804]

Love this video like my grandaddy said can't kill them just love them God I miss my grandaddy tracker your a lucky man God has blessed u with a lovely family and a peaceful life big prayers from Arizona

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am blessed

[@bobd7347]

All the N series had a '9N' VIN. The 9 started production in 1939, The 2N started in 1942 and the 8n in 1948.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@joesinakandid528]

Bob, it's not a VIN - it's a serial number

[@jesterr7133]

I actually had a '91 Buick Skylark Custom Edition that had a bigger drain plug than that. The motor was only used in the '91 Custom Edition, and was not used in any other car. The oil filter was actually inside the oil pan, and you drained the oil by removing the filter. The drain plug was about 4 inches wide to accommodate the filter. I've never seen another engine like it. I absolutely loved that car, and ended up having to junk it due to a bad crank sensor, since no one made the sensor anymore due to the fact that it was only used in that engine. It actually still ran, and it killed me to watch it go. Before I started changing my own oil, I always got a kick out of having to show the guys at the oil change places where the filter was when I took it in, because no one had ever seen one before. I paid $500 for that car and drove it for 10 years. It was the best $500 I ever spent.

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s crazy I didn’t know that .my super coupe Thunderbird has a very specific crank sensor that’s bad as well and no one sells

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

@@Sleeperdude And that is what will junk engines in the future... proprietary sensors and software... plus potted computers so nothing can be replaced/fixed/bought in 20 years or less... you will have to cobble together a complete engine and automatic trans computer and program it....which even now is expensive and time consuming..

[@cryptodwayne5174]

Ford tractors are the best. We had one when I was a kid.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@edwardperryman5515]

That's so awesome 👌 I have 1949 silverstreak pontiac flat head straight 6 cylinder top speed when I bought it home was so slow 🐌 but now I have it running 🏃‍♂️ like 👍 a top hotrod very cool ENJOYING your show and how you work with your CHILDREN

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@jamesmclaughlin5610]

This is a great project… just remember starting a tractor from the side ,can be more than a deal breaker… play safely….. James

[@Sleeperdude]

Good tip

[@tn65s]

Can't start in gear, so don't worry.

[@martykitson3442]

Don't bet your life on that edit... I will elaborate this is an antique there was a time before clutch interlock switches were a thing many of these old machines will in fact start or at least move if the starter is engaged with the transmission engaged and clutch not released

[@jamesmclaughlin5610]

@@martykitson3442 my point exactly....James

[@dwightl5863]

@@tn65s True. Starter button mechanically locked out with the transmission in any gear.

[@bradsnyder8802]

My father used to buy broken, repair and flip these. 9N started in '39, 2N in '42 and 8N in '48. I have one in storage that I went thru. If you have a flat open parcel they can be handy. If you live in wooded hills, not so much. Their shortcomings; terrible brakes, reverse is basically top gear in reverse, steering is always sloppy, and PTO is always hot in gear. Still a modern marvel for its time. Enjoy!

[@mkbarber65]

Love the old tractor! I pretty much grew up on one like that and it was old even back then! They are super reliable little workhorses. Good luck with her, she’ll do pretty much whatever you ask of her

[@Sleeperdude]

They seem to be very dependable

[@baddog9320]

@@Sleeperdude oh they are. Though I like the 2n and 8n a lot better. My first was a 9n. Which is the oldest. In case you don't know your tractor is a 9n. You can tell by the back rims. 9n 1939 to 1941 2n 1942 to 1947 8n 1948 to 1952? The only thing I don't know is when the 8n stopped being made. 8n was the last Ford tractor with the flathead. Another FYI. The Ferguson tractor parts interchange with the 9n to 8n tractors ( lawsuit Ferguson won against Ford. Ferguson made the 3 point hitch with pto. And Ford tried to cut him out of the profit.) So Ferguson was granted basicly all right to produce a copy of the 8N FORD. I believe that Ferguson won his case and Ford stop making the 8n. 9n is a 20hp tractor. 2n and 8n are a 25hp tractor. Most 2n originally came with iron wheels. No rubber, due to the war effort. During the war. A lot were converted to other fuel sources. Like gassafile ( burn wood to make gas) They are hardy tractors near 100 years old.

[@baddog9320]

Oh and one you understand the front distributor. Its nice. The side distributor which is only on the 8n ( 50 -52?) Is lacking.

[@robertward553]

My brother had an old Ford 8N that ran forever. His idea was to wash the mud off and put gas in it. Done with maintenance. He had a scraper blade brush hog and a post hole digger. He loved it.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@JamesCouch777]

My first tractor was a 9n with a front end loader and a Sherman, hi/low transmission. I did a ton of work with that little tractor. It was still going strong when I sold it. If you want to see some crazy stuff done with one of those go over to Carving a Path and look at his logging videos 😁👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok awesome thank you

[@tadbarrett4513]

I have my grandfather's 39 9n still. Still use it almost daily. Love them old ford's.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@paulmcclain920]

Had one of these when I was a kid. Used it to brush hog a field. Got cold one night and the engine froze and cracked the side of the block. Took JB Weld and sealed the cracks. Still using it a couple of years later when I moved from my dad's house.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@johnbliss2676]

My dad was a back yard rancher mechanic and he revived a tractor. That was Givin to him from the 40s. I don't remember what name it was but I pulled that tractor for two days. He pull started that thing because we live 65 miles from the nearest town and 97 from a teal parts store. I enjoyed that weekend kinda like you and ralfi

[@davidbrumfield158]

Ford tractors are amazing especially the 8,9,and2 Ns they run forever

[@Sleeperdude]

Very true

[@bryanblood7063]

I live in Genesee county Michigan and were not to far from where the 8n or 2n 9n were made these tractors are everywhere I'm a Massey ferguson guy but these tractors the parts are so easy to find and easy to work on I've been looking for one to get. Congratulations on your guys new little work horse. I've never owned one but on our family farm we still have one since new. There awesome

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@dwightl5863]

That distributor was a pain to change and adjust the points though.

[@derektrips]

Love to see it fully restored!

[@howardmoerer8065]

My father bought 2n when I was nine years old, this was a great memory for me

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great thank you

[@saltycreole2673]

She bought a $300 tractor? God works in mysterious ways. And he never gives you more than you can handle yeah? Lol! Seriously, I'd buy it too!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah she has a good eye

[@robpeabo509]

This is crazy! it started on something like 1/4 turn of the engine. It shouldn't, it should have been a headache, you guys got a winner with this one so far. I am looking to catch up with the other videos on this tractor.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yep it surprised us all thanks for watching

[@tn65s]

For loosening up rusted parts a mixture of acetone and ATF about 50:50 works the best.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok great thanks

[@scottleininger2404]

Awesome video I have a 1940 9N I am restoring and mine had been sitting for a long time too. So exciting to see it run so quickly. These old Ford's are cool. I have not seen one with a roof option. I will be keeping my eyes open for one of those.

[@Sleeperdude]

It’s awesome and starts every time

[@Amen.22]

That roof looks very simple. You could make one, or have someone make one. Maybe use the hood off a junk car for the top.

[@stephenbrown6763]

I have a 1947 2N just like this one. 9N was first built in 1939, making it the "9"N. 1942 began the "2"N, built until 1947. 1948 began the "8"N, next was the Golden Jubilee(can't remember years for 8N and GJ). Minor changes between 9 and 2N's. More significant changes for 8N, for example brake pedals are both on right side. When I bought mine was told it was a 9N but did research figured out it was a 2N. Great tractors, I've moved so much snow and dirt with it. They are a true piece of American history.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@sashimiturtle]

Those old Ford n tractors will not die. I've got a 1950 8n that I mow pastures with a 501 sickle bar. Runs like a sewing machine all day long on 10g of gas.

[@Sleeperdude]

They seem to be great tractors

[@woodman4550]

sounds good! PTO has to be engaged for the three point arms to come up!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks for watching! Good info

[@a1nelson]

Exactly. The PTO powers the hydraulic pump.

[@terrycarl8923]

I love watching these videos my first tractor was a 49 8n and I did all the same stuff you did they are great little tractors

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@carlbernard4197]

Is one of these for sale about 20 minutes east of me in Upper Michigan. Is in the town of Rapid River. Still looks like it is in great shape. Am not sure what the owner is asking for it. 😊

[@treerat6959]

I think that pto switch is along left side of the seat if I remember right been almost 35 years since I drove those Ford's.

[@Sleeperdude]

It is I finally figured it out

[@invagina1110]

@@Sleeperdude PTO has to be on for lift to work

[@fredericklozon5838]

i have a 1947 2N that i started driving when i was 5yo,im 77 now but have all the stuff to change it to 12 volts,my cousin brought it to me from vermont, i live in virginia now,Fred Lozon

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s a neat story I was driving tractors with my dad at that age to but it was a John Deere

[@TheHardhickey]

You made me laugh with when you said one of the family members great instruction video man

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I’m glad you liked it

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

Wow! Brings back memories. I learned to drive on a Ford tractor on my grandfather's farm in Missouri, summer of '54.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s a great story

[@superstarmcgee1128]

I used to rebuild 8 and 9n with my grandfather I think he sold 11of them. It was a fun childhood to me.

[@Sleeperdude]

It’s always good spending time with your grandparents I did a lot of that on my grandpas farm

[@mele2904]

You get a like for knowing one of the best anti seize engine treatments. Transmission fluid. My grandfather taught me that before I was even a teenager.

[@Sleeperdude]

Nice thank you

[@rickb1973]

A little over 40 years ago, I was that grinning kid, sitting on my Granddad's lap on our family's 1949 8N.....That was the first machine I ever drove by myself, that day....And he had me on the JD lawn mower, cutting his yard by the end of the week. I miss the SMELL of that old tractor....And I bet yours smells just like it.....That lovely "OLD ASS ENGINE" smell.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s how I learned how to drive too on a John Deere tractor

[@CrimeVid]

modern petrol just smells wrong ! it doesn’t have that lovely rich smell real fuel had.

[@noorzaidi220]

Sleeperdude # Your son Speeky oso smiling when you start the machine ... good experience with my dad driving the 35 years tractor left un use ... ! regards from kuala lumpur ...! 17.08.2021 tuesday 10.28am.

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s neat thank you for watching

[@lizhaydon2250]

The old tractors were made to last. Good job.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@1STLAR2147]

Wow! She runs really good! Thing deserves some paint, and freshened up. Very nice old tractor!

[@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863]

It is a old tractor engine that's when they made stuff... If it's not tight it will start 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@troy9616]

That was truly awesome to see that thing start right up. Good job, family. Nice hat, dude.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks 👍