Ford Engine Rebuild: 8N, 9N, 2N, Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial, Part 1 of 4: Disassembly

[@jeffemiller1470]

So cool to see Dad and daughter working together. Great job! Love the content too!!

[@BrianAbe-p3n]

Definitely a daughter a father can be proud of ❤

[@dnsmithnc]

I know these videos are always high quality and punch the like button before even watching.

[@mpstenz3520]

She doesn’t get full of grease and oil. Dad has been a great teacher..... fun to watch...

[@josewagnerbotezelli1057]

Hi! This is the first Ford tractor model that my grandfather bought for his farm, and its a very nice tractor and works a lot with sugar cane plantation! Good memories!!!!!!!! Thanks !!!

[@christaylor881]

Found your channel. a lot of great info. My wife and I just purchased a 1950 8n. Love it. After the first use, it has a substantial oil leak from the front of the block. Don't think oil pan gasket. If its the front main seal... oh boy. I better start watching videos and reading. I did order one of the service manuals you suggested on your manual video.

[@arnoldholm2658]

Compliments to the very nice lady narrating the whole process very interesting watching step-by-step with highlight safety comments along the way. I have three Ford tractors one 1956…. 850 and two 1957 850s. I am 73 years old and I have driven the 1956 850 that my father purchased new since I was eight years old. It was rebuilt in 1996 and is running just fine today.😊🥰👍

[@rickduncan362]

It is always a pleasure to watch and listen to someone who not only knows what they are talking about, but can do the work. Great job

[@Poorexampeofhuman]

I so can't wait to show my nieces some of the videos you have! They enjoy working on cars and trucks with me, but are under the impression that being a mechanic is for boys only!?!? I can't wait to show them a pretty young lady can be a great mechanic. Teaching my 11yr old nieces that they can do anything boys do and probably better has been a goal of mine who thank you for helping prove that true!

[@ελευθερία-ε2ο]

Just became the proud owner of a 8n in great condition but has the infamous stuck clutch. Will be glued to this Channel for a long time. Thank you Rachel and Dan for the wealth of information 🙏 ....oh P.S. noticed you draining antifreeze and getting it all over your hand. Grease and oil is fun but coolant is another matter. Antifreeze even in low quantities will cause renal failure. Your skin will absorb it through pores and especially if there are any small cuts in your skin. Please stay safe.

[@robertcornelisse8664]

What a coincidence...me and my wife bought a 9.5 acre property. And I found a 9n without compression. This video is great. Thank you. I subscribed

[@DoctorWonka]

What a great and well-explained video for this topic. I would have never expected to find a video for this entire topic. Now I’m ready to rebuild our old 9N!

[@WhiskeyDale]

I am sooooo impressed by this young woman.

[@joshuaturpin1104]

Your videos are the Most educational tractor Repair videos I have ever seen, Your dad must be proud, Pet, I know I am very impressed. Thank you for all the content new post.

[@jrb_sland5066]

I haven't been on a Ford 8N since the summer of 1966 working in my parents' orchard in the Canadian Okanagan Valley, before heading back to Vancouver BC for second-year university. The 8N is a very simple machine of clever design, easy to use, easy to maintain, but underpowered by modern standards & a bit of a gas-guzzler. Both my brother & sister inherited the fruit-growing bug, but migrated to diesel John Deere machines in the early 1970s. Those machines are still working well after almost 50 years, albeit with a few relatively major rebuilds {hydraulic subsystems, PTO clutches, etc}. Thankfully they don't have any on-board computers - no "right-to-repair" issues!

[@corinschick8172]

Good vid guys. These tutorials are really helpful for those of us who have good basic mechanical knowledge, but need a little guidance on the bigger jobs. I like how you include some of the mistakes, like when Rachel left the bolt in the governor housing. We all do shit like that.

[@irishmanshamrock8563]

A first-class instruction video Rachel. Clear, precise instructions. Well done.

[@markemberger2490]

Extremely well done Instructional videos. Very impressive.

[@engsetters4633]

Your videos are amazing! Short, sweet, quick to the point and yet still filled with all the information needed. Wish more how to videos were like yours. Trying to decide between a farmall cub or an 8n 🤔 for my first.

[@maxsaukuru8618]

Having are good dad is so wonderful

[@liamkelly4307]

Hi worked as a plant fitter for many years in England, we would never never use pry bar's or screw when removing the head,just a good block of oak and a hammer, then no damage is done.Liam kilkee Clare Ireland.😘

[@billsmith8238]

Hi Rachel I always enjoy your videos

[@TheHiddenBooger]

Always a pleasure watching you guys work on a tractor.

[@SunderlinAcres]

How serendipitous, I am currently rebuilding my Ford, 2/8N Franken-Ford.

[@rayhat5111]

I hit like as soon as I started watching a young lady with interest in a Ford N restoration, and it only got better from there.

[@davidfoster5787]

Great video. I worked on a few motors. I am amazed you were able to do all that work without getting covered in oil. I must be a magnet.

[@reynoldpetersen3280]

Starting this weekend my son and I will be doing this on a 1939 9n. Fantastic videos.

[@landonhall1451]

What? Went looking for vid #2, then realized that this installment was only 13 hours old. I'm on pins and needles. Wonderful stuff.

[@ruffledfeathersquailfarm1092]

Me too 🤣

[@timdibble6077]

I have never seen a cleaner mechanic in my life

[@ShainAndrews]

I agree with the .001 per inch diameter clearance. Watching you guys is like going back and working with my dad. Same generation of Craftsman tools especially the cotter pin removal tool that we used on anything but cotter pins. LOL.

[@jamiemiller3741]

Good job . Someone tought you well . I know too many men that don't know half as much as you about mechanics.

[@TractorHoarders]

Long time fan... you both know how to tear down an engine! Lol Keep up the great work.

[@colehall2209]

Nice seeing dad passing on his knowledge to his girl. She definitely doesnt need a man around to show her how to work on stuff

[@TMD4343]

She doesn't? I think Dad is a man, who is showing /teaching her.

[@colehall2209]

@@TMD4343 did you not read that first sentence boss?

[@twoasoner3602]

YES!! Thank you! Love your channel and your website!

[@globyboulga1045]

Love you all. And i love your videos and i have no tractors . ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍💯

[@jimlandreth555]

Never learned to use gloves to do motor work , seems to be something new ...too me ! love the series you are doing for tractor people ! very informative !

[@abuabdallahalutiby5161]

Nice work and workmanship Thank you Rachel

[@abuabdallahalutiby5161]

Thanks for the excellence

[@williamschmitz1812]

Excellent. Thanks for all your videos.

[@romekkolegagwidona1882]

She is briliant and she knows all about this things... i m charmed by her so much...

[@Mark-zz9rt]

Very informative video. I’ve always wanted to restore one of these old tractors

[@tacomas9602]

Super useful it shows a lot of good steps for this flat head engine

[@sandyhansen]

Love these videos. Just wish it wasn’t sped up as I’d rather see a long in-depth video than a short one since so many parts of the process. Just a thought but thank you 😁

[@TravisQuick-nt1rh]

I have an oil pan leak on my 1949 8 n! Can I change gasket and oil pump without splitting the tractor? 7:54

[@l0jack]

My 8N has excellent oil pressure 20-40lbs depending on temperature and rpm, but it’s a real oil burner. However, it runs very well and has decent power. I was thinking it may be the rings and purchased a compression tester. Just haven’t had time to tackle it yet, but I’d love to rebuild it.

[@kearyraines7214]

Really enjoy you all’s content

[@robertsutphen2333]

Excellent presentation!

[@jayss10]

Some important notes that missed. 1. Part where you block the tractor for pulling the front axle. I would strongly recommend that you also chalk/block both rear tires. Because your pulling the motor leaving it in gear may not be enough to keep things from moving if some big dummy happens to lean on the tire.

[@carsonharn9246]

my great grandpa farmed with a 8n ford. Tough reliable old tractor

[@dosman01302]

Been Waiting for this series!!!!

[@josefnewsom7992]

I wish you guys would do a tutorial on setting throttle and governor linkage. Sure would be helpful.

[@maingun07]

Hey, I can do this! Now I just need a shop with a concrete floor. No problem. Just hook up the ol' post holer to the... crud.

[@StocksFarm]

A paradox

[@johndowe7003]

1/4 plywood is your friend

[@johnfawcett1715]

Great video. I can’t wait for you to start working on Case tractors;)

[@devemch7851]

Odd.... The infamous flat head V8 ford used to make also has only three main bearings. I never considered getting an 8N but after working on my friend's 8N and seeing your videos, I am finding this a really cool little tractor.

[@OleNavy]

The 'dad' commented the lifters had been change to the adjustable kind. That entire valve assembly and adjustable lifter had been used by Ford since at least 1937, in the flathead V8. Your tractor is a lot newer than 1937. I assisted with the rebuild of my granddads 1952 8N in years past, I'm 75 now, and it also had the same adjustable lifter. The guy I was helping didn't take the C-clips out to remove the valve assembly instead, he compressed the valve springs and removed the keepers off the valve stem. What a mess that was!

[@rich10849]

I found out about using over sized pistons the hard way. To make it a bit easier to extract the sleeves we would run a few beads of weld the length of the sleeve. When it cools it shrinks the sleeves slightly. I did just that only to discover the block wasn't sleeved.

[@dawsoncanfield5386]

We had an 8N when I was growing up. It had been modified by Ford, to use a flat head 6 cylinder engine. Adapter piece for the engine to transmission was about4 inches thick, and steering gear, stabilizer bars were extended with added pieces that were included in kit. The hood also had an extra extension on it, so it covered back to the steering assembly. I haven't seen any of them on here at all. Wondering if they are still around.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Good job lots of good information very helpful. Thanks!!

[@johngottier6509]

Very nice demo. Just have a couple questions. Can I eliminate the sleeves all together? How much can you bore the motor. Want to make more horse power for a vintage racer.

[@norman1826]

I'm impressed young lady...this is fantastic 😊

[@MakwaDoodem]

Thank you for this, as always.. Amazing.

[@Lucastrujillo59]

Great video very informative thank you for sharing

[@cybersylo5786]

Love these videos

[@crossup357]

Had that problem with my 48 8N. went to change the oil and the pickup tube fell off. Used JB weld to put it back on. Works perfect now.

[@namkumureronat1496]

Rachel, You are very great master.. 💝

[@highway445]

How do you stay so clean doing this? I'd have grease and oil from head to toe.

[@johnnyblizzard3557]

Great video! FYI......Your Parts link is not valid anymore.

[@williamsteele8891]

That engine reminds me a lot of the L134 in my 48 cj2a. Thanks for the nice video, got some good tips from it.

[@tacomas9602]

They're very similar in displacement.

[@48William]

Excellent video guys

[@MikeReed-xb8qi]

Learned alot from you. Would like a video to replace front oil seal. Thank you

[@johnwallacemcclure1143]

Is there a video showing how to remove the oil pan without removing the front end of the 8n?

[@황토해농장]

Thanks you Tractor explain good information Always respectively good information^^♥ This is south Korea Yellow land farm

[@owensmith5104]

Would you have a video on repairing brakes on a 38/39 F14 Farmall

[@Kookamungawerewolf]

I have a tape of Dan and Guy doing a 8N,9N,and2N overhaul about twenty years ago.

[@briankfs]

Hi Rachel. Yet another awesome video. Thank you. Was wondering if you had any suggestions on a problem I am having with a fully rebuilt 1964 Ford 4000 Diesel? I am getting diesel in the engine oil causing smoke among other things. The injector pump is brand new and not apparently the problem as it has been tested. Any ideas? Thanks so much!

[@AngelaMounie]

Please make content for governor compensation spring.

[@BlueRidgeJ79]

My 9N needs this bad!

[@pitdogluna7636]

Excellent video as always THANKS !!!!

[@dfores5602]

This is fantastic, thank you!

[@craigwinkenwerder4558]

My 8N had the #3 piston split in half! And it was still running! Granted it was using enough oil to foul the plug in about 30 minutes...but it was still running! 😅

[@duanebolen543]

Rachel around the tie rod on to the stables are so that the wheels do not turn and that way you could roll it wherever you want to roll it to

[@duanebolen543]

Rachel my phone screwed up I said I always get a hose clamp and put it around the tie rod and the stay brace that way the wheels will stay where you put them and you can push it wherever you want otherwise they'll just flop around and you won't be able to move it very easily as you know unless you have a cherry picker and pick the axle up

[@samjam2376]

Hi. I may have missed something( it wouldn't be the first time), but why do the sleeves need replaced? Couldn't they be re-honed?

[@8068]

I love watching people rebuild engines. Looking forward to the next three (3) parts of this series.

[@fisherh9111]

How many hours did the old girl have on her before the rebuild?

[@dronealone5651]

So I'm replacing the drive shaft for the hydraulic pump on my 63 Ford tractor and I decided to take a look under the valve cover and have discovered I'm missing a pushrod and now I'm thinking a rebuild kit would be smart

[@jeremiahberniger9910]

Is that just a standard puller ypu use for the puck to pull the sleeves?

[@LukeusMorrow]

@dan gingell and Rachel gingell do you guys have a video on how to reset the timing on a 8n Ik the distributor needs to be pointed at the #1 cylinder but what degree should the flywheel be set at

[@alkennedy1124]

Hay I have a 9 N and I’m having problems with keeping to running, I had the carburetor rebuilt, and brought it home and installed it , and tried to get the tractor started, I only stays running for about 10 to A15 seconds and Lopes , and dies, after a while gas started running out of the Venturi, air inlet, i don’t know how it adjust it , I don’t want to take the gasket, do you have a trick to get it adjusted, ??? Nice thanks , I need a answer soon, thanks BigAl California.

[@jeffemiller1470]

Big Al, I'm having the same issue with my 8N. I think the float is sticking down. My carb looks like the original so I bought a new one. I will get it today and let you know if that solves it. I hope Rachel can pop in here but I see her and her dad are quite busy.

[@alkennedy1124]

@@jeffemiller1470 I called the carb shop , they said it probably already got some trash in it form the old gas tank that I did not clean like a dummy, so I went and drained it and then I checked the spark again, a low a behold , no spark , so my problem now are s spark, the float was stock too, but for the most part mine is electrical. I have a few tractors, and one of my others had a ballast resistor and the other resistor thing that comes on it, and I took that off and I’m gonna try and adapt it to my 9 N ,because, I have no ballast resistor at all on this one, I think I burned up the coil , not sure , kool thank , BigAl California.

[@kenpenry6597]

I sure enjoyed the video thank you

[@stilltuckered]

After watching this video, I’m convinced I can do this, too. The motor will never run again, but I can do it too. 😂 How much would it roughly cost to get you to do this to my motor, if I sent it to you?

[@kirkc5823]

What oil do you recommend for the 8N? And how much?

[@NareshJangra108]

Good Job mam thanks👍🇮🇳🚜🚜😁😁

[@EricJ2244]

I have a ford jubilee. With high and low range. I haven't seen a replica yet that has the same shifting pattern as mine

[@paulprice9397]

How long did it take in real time for a job like this one.

[@better_than_nothing]

Great video!

[@Patrick-uu5xg]

So how many hours would it realistically take for 1 person to do this job?

[@ruffledfeathersquailfarm1092]

Rachel: We're gonna gently pry this front cover off! Rachel's Dad: beats screwdriver with hammer

[@carlosg1165]

Wow my. Kind of girl soo much knowledge 👍👍👍👍👍👍

How do I contact you to order parts? Thanks Lance

[@turtletruth]

We just moved to Goodrich, MI, and have a small farm off Dutch Road. We stopped by the Steiner store in Lennon, Mi, and boy were we disappointed in the rudeness of its sales staff. My husband took a picture of me sitting in the store and the sales clerk said there's no taking photos inside the store! He further went on to say they signed legal documentation to prevent photos from being taken. We were berated and made to feel shame... (We won't be going back there again, and they should have a sign that says no cameras allowed!). Shame on Steiner ...

[@larryrootz3700]

I have a Massey Ferguson 35 with a three cylinder perkins diesel.If I want to replace rings , can I leave the block in the frame and drop the pan?