What are they?

[Fordtech86]

Who knows what these are? Dad said they went with the 2N….

@TheOldHokie @SDT ? If I recall y’all both pretty familiar with the N series Fords? Others too?

TIA

 

[TheOldHokie]

Who knows what these are? Dad said they went with the 2N….

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@TheOldHokie @SDT ? If I recall y’all both pretty familiar with the N series Fords? Others too?

TIA

Ñot a clue. Post on the N-forum and I am sure you will get an answer.

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Dan

 

[chim]

Haven't been able to get much info but think they're for a sickle bar mower.

 

[RCW]

Ñot a clue. Post on the N-forum and I am sure you will get an answer.

Dan

Ford and Dan - - Not an N-series expert by any stretch.

Labelled Ferguson, wouldn't that pre-date any of the N-series, back in the Ford-Ferguson TO-xx days? Those had British lineage back then?

As I recall, 9N was 1939, then 2N, and 8N was last. Don't recall when 2N and 8N came, but seems series was done by early 1950's?

Were they all just "Fords" from 1939-and on?

Not saying it's not compatible with the 2N.

I did the Google thing for 6P-EO-21, and got a Ford Ferguson tractor auction listing.
Ford Ferguson 6P-E0-21 Antique Tractor | Western Auction Co. (hibid.com)

 

[TheOldHokie]

Ford and Dan - - Not an N-series expert by any stretch.

Labelled Ferguson, wouldn't that pre-date any of the N-series, back in the Ford-Ferguson TO-xx days? Those had British lineage back then?

As I recall, 9N was 1939, then 2N, and 8N was last. Don't recall when 2N and 8N came, but seems series was done by early 1950's?

Were they all just "Fords" from 1939-and on?

Not saying it's not compatible with the 2N.

I did the Google thing for 6P-EO-21, and got a Ford Ferguson tractor auction listing.
Ford Ferguson 6P-E0-21 Antique Tractor | Western Auction Co. (hibid.com)

Nope.. the 9N and 2N used and advertised the Ferguson System up until the introduction of the 8N.

Ferguson had the implement side of the Ford-Ferguson joint venture starting in 1939 and they were common on the N-series.

Harry Ferguson split off and started manufacturing the TO series when Henry died and Edsel pulled the plug on the handshake agreement.

 

[Fordtech86]

Ford and Dan - - Not an N-series expert by any stretch.

Labelled Ferguson, wouldn't that pre-date any of the N-series, back in the Ford-Ferguson TO-xx days? Those had British lineage back then?

As I recall, 9N was 1939, then 2N, and 8N was last. Don't recall when 2N and 8N came, but seems series was done by early 1950's?

Were they all just "Fords" from 1939-and on?

Not saying it's not compatible with the 2N.

I did the Google thing for 6P-EO-21, and got a Ford Ferguson tractor auction listing.
Ford Ferguson 6P-E0-21 Antique Tractor | Western Auction Co. (hibid.com)

well your listing answered it!

looks like they go here…

Well that’s where they go anyways, now what are they for? Are they some sort of reinforcement?

 

[ken erickson]

This might get you close. Looks a lot like part number 24 and 27

 

[Fordtech86]

This might get you close. Looks a lot like part number 24 and 27

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I believe that would be it! Thanks Ken!

 

[TheOldHokie]

I believe that would be it! Thanks Ken!

Some more background:

Yesterday's Tractors Forums

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Dan

 

[RCW]

Wow - - @ken erickson and @TheOldHokie - - it looked like an implement bracket - - but I would never have guessed a sickle mower...if it did indeed fit a 2N.

You guys answered the question.

Good for you guys.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

FYI.........................
9N starts in 1939
2N starts in 1942
8N starts in 1948

 

[will721]

FYI.........................
9N starts in 1939
2N starts in 1942
8N starts in 1948

^This

Ford renamed the 9n to the 2n for tax evasion during ww2. They also changed paint color to solid gray and went to steel wheels to conserve rubber for the war effort. They also went to hand crank start for the same reason. Least thats what I've read. Other than that the only real difference was a small cooling system upgrade. Most of the 2s have since been fitted with standard tires and electric start though since then.

Then they renamed again to the 8n to set it apart from the other two with a design overhaul. Better brakes, 4 spd trans vs 3spd, more hp, and position control. Also a paint job change to set it apart more. The late 8n tractors also relocated the distributor making service easier making them the most desireable of the 3.

Ferguson pioneered the 3pt "safety" hitch. Which the N tractors made famous. However in typical Ford style, he screwed him. So Ferguson split off on his own building tractors which where nearly identical to the old Ns but with british engines and more features like a hinged hood in an attempt to send Ford packing. Those are TO series tractors. I have both a 2n and a TO20.