1941 Ford 9N Tractor Demonstration

This is a tractor which belongs to a friend of mine which he let me borrow. We used it to tow my Allis Chalmers WD tractor out of the field and we hooked up the brush hog mower to it.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Ford
• 9N
• Tractor
• 1940's
• 1941
• flathead
• engine
• brush
• hog
• mower
• PTO

[norfolkdash9]

Do you ever have gas leaks in your carborator?

[retrochad]

@norfolkdash9 I haven't on the Ford Tractor but have had fuel leaks on the carburetors on the buses and the Grand Marquis; I have fixed them with carburetor rebuild kits. Usually it is the gasket around the float bowl which starts to leak.

[norfolkdash9]

@retrochad

Ah, our ford 9n's carb was leaking and apparently it was the float inside that sat in gas too long and eventually the gas corroded a hole into it.

[retrochad]

@norfolkdash9 Whenever I am done driving the tractor, I turn off the fuel shut-off valve and let the tractor run until it stops and then immediately turn the key off. This uses up all of the fuel in the float bowl so none is left sitting in it. I was having trouble getting it started due to the gas sitting in the float bowl and causing gum and varnish deposits, but allowing it to use up all this fuel has really helped.

[JimbowT]

Retrochad, If your friend still has the 9-N would you please post a video of the 9-N electrical wires... I have the same model with a 12v conversion. I'm particulary intrested in where the wires go comming off the key and from the amp meter. I think I have gotten some of my wires crossed and seeing a working 9-N electrical system would be a big help. Thank you for your consideration.

[retrochad]

@JimbowT Hello, I have actually now bought my own 9N which is a 1940 model using a 12-volt alternator. I'll try and make another video showing how the wiring is.

[cumminsdeiselpower]

you had the radiator cap on backwards

[oliverIH115]

nice vid but i would idle down the tractor before i engage the pto. its easier on the gearbox and the tractor.

[norfolkdash9]

@retrochad

WOW!  I have never thought of that! Ha thanks for the great advice, I never realized why people shut off the gas, thanks!

[grayfort57]

The support rods running to the front axle are tubular instead of I beam. That means this is a 2N, not a 9N. I have a '43 in my yard right now and it works great.

[charger7745]

Like the Sherman gear... Wish my mine had one....