8N step install on a 2N

Tony292

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So I bought a set of 8N running boards/steps on EBay. Since there were no such thing as 2N running boards, this is the closest thing I could find. Opened the package today and they don't appear to be a direct bolt on. I would appreciate anyone's advice who had been through this before and successfully installed them.
 
You will need the front and rear step brackets in order to install them. After market steps are available for the 9N and 2N and can be purchased from Yesterdays Tractors.

Mark
 
There was several different variations of 9N-2N steps that I have seen on tractors,I may have a set in the barn,I know my friend has a set he would probably sell since he put his back to stock.My e-mail is open if you want pics. Mike
 
(quoted from post at 17:31:00 08/18/17) So I bought a set of 8N running boards/steps on EBay. Since there were no such thing as 2N running boards, this is the closest thing I could find. Opened the package today and they don't appear to be a direct bolt on. I would appreciate anyone's advice who had been through this before and successfully installed them.
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Found these for 9N & 2N......in parts here on YT....:

Ford 2N Step Plate - LeftStep Plate - Left - For 9N, 2N. Left Hand Step Plate. Includes rear bracket. 24 inches in length. Sheet metal parts may or may not come painted as pictured (unless the description states the color). They often come with only a primer coat of paint. (Part No: 180717M91) $42.00
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Ford 2N Step Plate - Right
Step Plate - Right - For 9N, 2N. Step Plate - Right. Includes rear bracket. 24 inches in length. Sheet metal parts may or may not come painted as pictured (unless the description states the color). They often come with only a primer coat of paint. (Part No: 191929M92) $42.00
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These are the ones I have on my 2N....easy install!!!!!

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Here is a pair on 8n footboards mounted on a '41 9n. They are a direct bolt up so long as you use the 8n brackets that should have come with it. If you don't have the brackets
then you should contact seller he may still have them. You will need a bit longer bolt for rear bracket which attaches to round cover. Same size as the brake lock on that
cover. After install if you don't have the 8n cap most guys will use the foot pegs and cut them short as seen in my photo.

Kirk
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Yer right, laddie, no 9N or 2N ever had OEM running boards, nor were dealer options. These were one of the many new features on the 8N model, released in July, 1947. However, many farmers made their own and there were a few aftermarket companies that offered them as well. For all the headaches of trying to adapt a set of 8N running boards to your 2N, it?s just not worth it in my opinion. You must not have looked too far, you can find these old used sets on fleabay all the time and some places offer new ho-made ones as well. You need the style with the 'loops' that hooks over the footpegs. Ferguson TO-20 running boards will work on a Ford 9N/2N as well. ..or make yer own...

HO-MADE 9N RUNNING BOARDS:
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TPD
 
Sure you could make your own.
This hideous step was on my '39 9n. Even though it severed the PO well it was removed and quickly given away once I took ownership. It's now on some guys 2n

Kirk
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Thanks for the pics! Mine did come with the brackets, I just couldn't tell by looking and holding them up
To the tractor if they'd fit. I was wondering how they cleared the clutch linkage, your pic cleared that up for me.


I'll have to
Reinstall the footpegs and will likely cut them off later. This will be a great mod as it will allow me to get on and off the tractor more easily and safely.
 
Last question:

When installing, what should I do to make sure the front end radius arm doesn't shift or move?
 
Basically the end of your radius rod has a ball end that fits in a socket. Before removal grab your steering wheel and move it to turn left, while standing on the left side of
the tractor. looking down at your foot peg as you start to turn down does the radius rod move? if so then the ball ,socket,cap/footpeg may need to be replaced. Another quick
fix for this is to take a penny and with a ball peen hammer dent it so it's concaved and after ball is in add it to the cap and tighten bolts. Check the right side radius rod
the same way. If all is good unbolt your cap/footpeg and pull radius arm out. you may have to push down the radius arm from the top but shouldn't take much pressure. Tractor
isn't going anywhere and won't fall over so no worries. When cap/footpeg and radius rod is removed unbolt the socket assembly and add your 8n bracket and assemble everything
back. Don't forget to add you pennies if needed.

Kirk
 
(quoted from post at 19:25:51 08/19/17) Last question:

When installing, what should I do to make sure the front end radius arm doesn't shift or move?

Take a little weight off the front wheels with your floor jack under the front of the oil pan. You don't have to jack it off the ground, just relieve the weight a little.
With an old N, you will probably see the axle twist slightly as the weight comes off because of worn pins and such.
This lessens the strain on the radius arms and will prevent the ball end from 'sproinging' and pinching your fingers when you pull it out of the socket.

Like Kirk says, a good time to shim or grind the cap to remove slop. And when the ball end is out, grab it and rock it, to check for wear on the radius rod to axle pin, and the axle center pin.
 
I have 2 sets of homade steps on Ns and 2 sets of Ferguson steps (direct bolt on). The front says Ford Tractor and Ferguson
System. I just added some "Ferguson System". AND, my shins like them.
 
I have a 44 2N Dad bought new in May of 44 when I was 8 month old and that tractor had the steps as long as I can remember and I have a 41 9N with the same steps and they are not 8N or Ferguson. Don't know if tractor came with them but they were on before the 8N was out. Have seen lots of others as well. The ones for the 9-2N are a smooth plate.
 

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