Old Ford Tractor Accessories
By: John Smith of Old Ford Tractors
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The interest in old Ford tractors among collectors has rapidly increased in the last
several years which has also increased the demand for original parts, accessories (factory and period aftermarket), original sales literature, manuals, memorabilia, etc. Following are just a few examples of hard to find or collectible items as well as some features and originality issues pertaining to these items.
Air PreCleaners
The cyclone or “turbine” style air precleaners have always been a popular option on the N-series Fords.
Aluminium Head
The Sherman Manufacturing Company offered this aluminum high compression head for the N’s.
Belt Pulley
The belt pulley attachment drives off the pto shaft and allows implements or attachments to be driven by a wide flat belt from this pulley.
Can Housing
An original 8N tin can housing starter solenoid (left) and the later black plastic housing replacement solenoid (right).
Cigarette Lighter
The cigarette lighter was a genuine Ford dealer installed accessory available for the 8N.
Dipsticks
Original 8N dipsticks for the engine oil and hydraulic oil level were made from round stock.
Draw Bar
The original Dearborn swinging draw bar mounts to a bracket under the rear end of the tractor with a pivot pin.
Foot Accelerator
The extension on the front of the running board is a foot accelerator manufactured by the Dowden Manufacturing Company.
Grille Screen
The Ford Farming grille screen and the front bumper were both popular items and originals are highly sought after today.
Hand Crank
An original N-series hand crank and the “ratchet” drive nut that goes into the front crankshaft pulley.
Parking Break
Here are 2 of the many styles of add-on parking brake levers that aftermarket suppliers made and sold for the 8N.
Sherman Combination Transmission
This is a Sherman combination transmission removed from the tractor.
Sherman Transmissions
Sherman transmissions were offered as a dealer installed option and were available in overdrive (Step-up), underdrive (Step-down) and dual range over/underdrive models.
Tire Pump
Original Ford tractor accessory tire pump. Get out in the south forty and realize
you have a low tire? No problem!
Air PreCleaners
The cyclone or “turbine” style air precleaners have always been a popular option on the N-series Fords.
Aluminium Head
The Sherman Manufacturing Company offered this aluminum high compression head for the N’s.
Belt Pulley
The belt pulley attachment drives off the pto shaft and allows implements or attachments to be driven by a wide flat belt from this pulley.
Can Housing
An original 8N tin can housing starter solenoid (left) and the later black plastic housing replacement solenoid (right).
Cigarette Lighter
The cigarette lighter was a genuine Ford dealer installed accessory available for the 8N.
Dipsticks
Original 8N dipsticks for the engine oil and hydraulic oil level were made from round stock.
Draw Bar
The original Dearborn swinging draw bar mounts to a bracket under the rear end of the tractor with a pivot pin.
Foot Accelerator
The extension on the front of the running board is a foot accelerator manufactured by the Dowden Manufacturing Company.
Grille Screen
The Ford Farming grille screen and the front bumper were both popular items and originals are highly sought after today.
Hand Crank
An original N-series hand crank and the “ratchet” drive nut that goes into the front crankshaft pulley.
Parking Break
Here are 2 of the many styles of add-on parking brake levers that aftermarket suppliers made and sold for the 8N.
Seats
An original 8N dealer option was the E-Z ride seat made for Ford by the Monroe shock absorber people. These seats are a LOT more comfortable than the standard 8N…
Sherman Combination Transmission
This is a Sherman combination transmission removed from the tractor.
Sherman Transmissions
Sherman transmissions were offered as a dealer installed option and were available in overdrive (Step-up), underdrive (Step-down) and dual range over/underdrive models.
Tire Pump
Original Ford tractor accessory tire pump. Get out in the south forty and realize
you have a low tire? No problem!
The samples above are just a few of the original Ford Tractor items that collectors are looking for. A more complete listing could fill volumes. We will update this page from time to time with different examples.
Thanks to John Smith of Old Ford Tractor for allowing us to use this information.