power steering

serge

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Hi Friends!

any way to install a power steering on my 1940
Ford 9N?

I don't think it does exist but just wondering if
someone ever created one for our 9N?

Serge
 
You could roll your own power assisted steering using
an external cylinder similar to what later models used.
That's what I did with my Jubilee. If I hadn't found all
the parts used, it would have been too expensive.

A DA hydraulic cylinder and a single spool loader control
valve would even work if you had the hand to control it.

Either setup would need a hydraulic source. A front mounted
pump for a loader etc. would probably work best.
My Jubilee already had the loader and pump on it.

In the long run, it will probably cause more wear and tear
than its worth. Might be best just to get a newer tractor if
PS is truly needed.
 
Serg........as the ol' hot-rodders say, ain't no substitute fer cubic inches ...except... cubic money. Same with 9N power steering, CUBIC MONEY!!! ...or... putta "neckers knob" on yer steering wheel ...or... steel belted tires inflated to MAX. Bottom line, unlike yer BelchFire-V8, you can NOT mindless spin yer steering wheel on yer N-Tractor. Gotta bee MOVING. You think you need power steering, jack'em-up yer front end and giver a twirl. Simple, eh?

Historical fact; Oldsmobile was 1st automobile with power steering in 1940. .......hysterical Dell
 
Yes you could add ps. Throw enough money at it... Run it off of a front mounted pump. I would add live hydraulics at the same time.
On the other hand, you could look for something like a 3000 and get PS, live hydraulics, live PTO, differential lock, remote hydraulics, 8 speeds forward and 2 reverse and 37 HP instead of 23, 2+ times the hydraulic flow, plus a real drawbar and position control - all on a platform not much bigger than an N.

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Does this trator have a loader. Than makes steering more difficult. A rear counter weight could help.
 
as others have said if your doing something with your N which requires it to have power steering, the least expensive option is to buy another tractor that already has it , it can be done with enough money, but if you need it your probably already using your N at the maximum or beyond its intented use
 
Very good point, Eric. I would add that if it doesn't have a loader on it, you may need to renew the spindle bushings and bearings and keep things well lubricated. This is a relatively inexpensive repair and often a much neglected repair. If there is any significant gap at the top of the spindle between spindle sleeve on the axle assembly and spindle, then your bearings are in need of replacement.

Colin, MN
 
as others said. possible.. but with lotsa money.

i'd get a later model with the chrome already on it, instead of retrofitting the chrome.
 
thanks to everyone
I do have a front bucket on it this was the
reason I wanted a PS I guess I will just put a
bit more lbs at the back

thanks again
 

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