WHERE TO FIND PARTS

All N-Series Tractors - Ford-Ferguson 9N, 2N, and Ford 8N

I am not in the used, rebuilt, or new tractor parts business. I do not have a complete inventory of tractor parts. However, (pack-rat that I am) there is always a bunch of "stuff" hanging on nails or from rafters in the shop (just ask my wife).

Other than a few rare items, new and used parts for the 1939 to 1952 N-Tractors are generally easy to find and usually surprisingly inexpensive. It's easier to find parts for these tractors than many of the more recent tractor models. Why is that? These tractors remain very popular today. Many are still in use. Ford made many more of the N-Tractors than any other model. Many parts are interchangeable from 1939 to 1952. In most cases it is better to choose used or rebuilt original parts over any new replacement parts. The exceptions to that may be new radiators from India, cast iron manifolds from Canada, and new "restoration quality" or "just like original" parts.

Your best source for USED parts is probably one of the many people who are regularly parting-out these tractors on ebay. Ebay is not my favorite place to shop, but I have had very good luck with nearly every tractor person I have dealt with.

The best choice for NEW parts is somebody like:

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Tune up parts and accessories are available from places like NAPA, Tractor Supply Company, or even your local New Holland Tractor dealer. Generally, I've found parts from various local retail stores to be inferior. Most replacement parts are now made in China. Some are good quality. Some are junk. If you are not satisfied with the quality, buy from a different place next time.

Beware cheap parts. Yes, you can buy a new carb for less than $30 and it might work, but there are very good reasons rebuilt original carbs usually cost more than $100. If they advertise "CHEAP TRACTOR PARTS", that is exactly what you get. The cheap stuff may work, but probably won't fit right, or last long. Be sure to ask if there is more than one option. Spend a little more if you can get "New Old Stock" (NOS), "restoration quality" or "Just Like Original" (Dennis Carpenter Brand) parts. A list of basic parts and part numbers is provided below. Most parts counter people should be able to cross-reference. Having the correct part numbers helps any web search drill down to the correct items. Please don't start replacing parts thinking new parts will be better than the old parts. It just ain't so. In most cases, if the old parts are working, they are far better quality than any shiny new parts you can buy.

PART NAME - DESCRIPTION	FORD PART NUMBER	CURRENT VENDORS	VENDOR PART NUMBER
Carb Rebuild Kit	9N 9590	NAPA	2-1401
Front Dist Cap	9N 12106	NAPA Standard	FA350 FD-126
Front Dist Coil 6V	9N 12024	NAPA Standard DB Electrical	IC670 FD-475 IFD0001
Front Dist Coil 12V		Lester DB Electrical	1100-0542 IDF0003
Front Dist Condenser	9N 12300	NAPA Standard	FA200 FD71
Front Dist Points	9N 12107	NAPA Echlin	CS35 FD-6769X
Front Dist Rotor	9N 12200	NAPA	FA300
Front Dist Special Brass screw		just8ns.com	91A12159
Front Dist Resistor	9N 12250	NAPA	ICR40
Side Dist Cap	8N 12106	NAPA Standard	FA352 FD-128
Side Dist Coil 6V	8N 12029	NAPA DB Electrical	IC7 or IC7SB IFD0002
Side Dist Coil 12V		NAPA DB Electrical	IC14SB IDR0001
Side Dist Condenser	8N 12300	NAPA Standard	FA66 FD-75X
Side Dist Points	8N 12171	NAPA Blue Streak	CS753 FD-8081X
Side Dist Rotor	8N 12200	NAPA Standard	FA67 FD-108
Head Gasket	8N 6051	NAPA FelPro	NGA-1950 7277B
Ignition Switch	9N 3679	I'm using marine grade ON-OFF toggle or key switches.
Light Switch	9N 11652	Same here, any marine grade switch is better than replacement parts made for this application.
Oil Filter	9N 6731	NAPA WIX	FIL-1010 51010
Plugs		AutoLite	AL437
Voltage Regulator 6V	9N 10505	NAPA	VR950

The following two fittings are the adapter fittings that will be needed to hook most oil gauges to the flare fittings on the steel oil line. The designation NPTF stands for National Pipe Taper Fuel. In theory, these fittings do not require sealant on the threads, they are designed to completely seal mechanically. That's great in theory, but I still use a thread sealant for gas systems, especially when re-using one side or both sides of a connection. The sealant for gas systems is yellow in color rather than the white teflon stuff for water pipe fittings.

STANDARD BRASS FITTINGS
Oil Line to Oil Gauge Adapter 9N-2N	9N-18685	1/8" NPTF x 3/16" Flare
Oil Line to Oil Gauge Adapter 8N	8N-18685	1/8" NPTF x 1/4" Flare

VINTAGE COLLECTABLE STUFF

This is not a tractor part, but no man cave should be without one. I believe the only way to get one of these mugs was to buy a full set of Cragar rims in 1982. This was an advertising promotion. Buy a set of four rims by November 1, and get the Cragar Chug A Lug mug free!

CRAGAR CHUG-A-LUG MUG

This one is in very good shape, with most of the blue paint still on the logos. This one could be yours for only $60, shipped free to anywhere in the USA. International shipping will add $35. I will refund what is left after paying actual shipping cost.

CUSTOM-MADE PARTS

There are times when factory original parts are not available. The old part may be too far gone to fix it, or missing. There are also cases where something non-standard is needed.

The most convenient way to get custom machine shop parts for any project. Here's a photo of some custom parts fresh from the machine shop:

Design the parts on-line, click the ORDER button, and a few days later a box of parts arrives on your doorstep. The convenience can't be beat, and prices compare very well to quotes I gotten from local fabricators.

Photos of the CAD drawings I created from scratch to make a set of 1949 Ford Flathead to 8N Tractor Transmission adapter plates.

If you are looking for a CAD drawing of these flathead to 8N tractor plates, this link should allow you to download a 2004 DXF file that can be imported to most CAD software. Please keep in mind this is a measured drawing, from the engine and transmission. These were NOT based on factory drawings of these parts. The drawing will be updated if any errors are found. The parts I had made from these drawings worked for my V8-8N project.