Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Ford 9N, 2N & 8N Discussion Forum
Order Ford 8N Parts Online

8N Ford Light Switch Location

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Jim From Nebras

12-27-2003 18:14:52




Report to Moderator

Restoring a 1952 8N and need to know the location for the light switch, i.e. hole in the dash or a bracket under the dash, and what side. Type of switch: Knurled knob or plastic/metal standard pull type. Thanks for any help.




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
KCM

12-29-2003 07:28:42




Report to Moderator
 Re: 8N Ford Light Switch Location in reply to Jim From Nebraska, 12-27-2003 18:14:52  
Most late 8N light switches I have seen are located to the left and below the ammeter. Have seen some placed where the dimple is (tractor fuel burner temperature gauge location). Early 8N's (winged light kit) on a plate behind the voltage regulator.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Gaspump

12-28-2003 07:56:45




Report to Moderator
 Re: 8N Ford Light Switch Location in reply to Jim From Nebraska, 12-27-2003 18:14:52  
Early 47,48,49 & first 20% or so 8N's used the plate under the dash to mount the light switch. Later 50, 51 & 52 8N's normally had the switch mounted in a hole drilled on the left side of the dash usually drilled in the dimple of the dash. Dealer or owner installed so anything is probable.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Dan

12-28-2003 06:17:43




Report to Moderator
 Re: 8N Ford Light Switch Location in reply to Jim From Nebraska, 12-27-2003 18:14:52  
My 48 has a extra plate screwed to the inside lower left of the dash. My switch is mounted to this additional plate. It is a smooth metal knob (like the choke knob) and has pigtails and a fuse mounted to the backside of the switch. As has bee said before Just 8N's carries these for like $22 or so, but I'm sure you could find them elsewhere.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Dan

12-28-2003 06:18:48




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: 8N Ford Light Switch Location in reply to Dan, 12-28-2003 06:17:43  
Correction - make that location the inside lower RIGHT of the dash - I sure need some coffee :)



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Rick

12-28-2003 03:02:44




Report to Moderator
 Re: 8N Ford Light Switch Location in reply to Jim From Nebraska, 12-27-2003 18:14:52  
Jim,
Let me first tell you that I'm a newbie, so take what I say accordingly. With that said, however,
I had the same question and was told that the light switch bracket was used on the earlier 8N and that a hole drilled into the instrument pannel was used on the later 8N. A major parts distributor/maunfacturer sells the bracket and specifies its use for years "1948 - 50." Also, if you take a look at the Ford parts catalog, you will see dimple or hole-like mark on the instrument pannel - left lower side.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy