52 Fordson

phil_n · Mar 31, 2015

Hi all. Looking at a 52 (or 3) Fordson. Says 3pt not working - may be just a seal. Is this possible? If I go to look at it what could I look at regarding this if it's not running ("will require some work with the alternator which was upgraded to a 12v.") It comes with an NAA Shop Manual - how similar are they?

TIA phil n

Dell (WA) · Mar 31, 2015

Phil.........Fordson was Ford's 1928 iron wheel tractor with Model-T engine. Ford tractor was "trade-marked" by some blacksmith in Minnesota hoping to sell the "rights" to the REAL Ford Co. Henry declined to buy his name back. It wasn't until 1938 that Harry Ferguson sold the concept of hydraulic operated 3-point implement lift that Ford started manufacturing a RUBBER wheeled tractor. Surprizingly enuff, it was named 9N. Then in 1942, with RUBBER and COPPER and LEAD shortages, the "arm-strong" starter (hand crank) and magneto was introduced, it was named 2N. In 1948, Ford introduced the 4-speed 8N with 26-hp engine. In 1953, Ford introduced the 34-hp OHV engined NAA. Many of these tractors have been "up-graded" to 12-volts with the popular Delco alternator. Ford sells a MPC (master parts catalog) which does NOT include 12-volt conversions. As fer 3-point not working, yes there is a gasket that blows it seal under yer butt-buckett. Recommend you squander $25 (cheap) fer the FO-4 manual to go with yer NAA shop manual. As fer alternator, taker into most enny autoparts store fer "free" check-out. Simple, eh? .......the amazed Dell

Ed S. · Mar 31, 2015

Fordsons were manufactured by Ford (UK) through 1964 and there were exports to the US… They are a completely different tractor from the N Series Fords made through 1952. It's possible there were shared components (I have no direct knowledge either way), but I would think it unlikely.

Got a pic you can post? A quick search turned up several Fordson models for 1952.

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phil_n · Mar 31, 2015

Thanks guys. Here's a pic. I'm not volunteering any more info about it. Last time I did that a Jube that had had no interest for over a month got scooped all of a sudden the day I was thinking of going to look at it. :roll:

Ultradog MN · Mar 31, 2015

Are you drunk Dell?
The information you gave is correct but it has NOTHING to do with a 52 or 53 Fordson that was built in Dagenham, England.

Tall T · Mar 31, 2015

I like that loader arm style leaving lots of access to the engine.
Must be a Jubilee.

lha · Mar 31, 2015

I don't believe you'll find a Fordson tractor,but a Jubilee waiting for you. If you do get it,or at least look at
it,send some better pics.

Ncorrigible · Mar 31, 2015

I had a Power Major for a while and it was nothing at all like my 800 series Fords. I doubt a Dexta or Major would be identifiable as cousins to an American Ford either. With that said, the tractor (which was configured as an 11,000 pound TLB) was far and beyond anything I would actually need) was very well built. My poor 7,000 pound trailer will never forget hauling my 'spare' rear end to the scrap yard. I would not be afraid of owning an English Fordson, but you will want to be asking your question on the Fordson board.

Royse · Mar 31, 2015

(quoted from post at 16:20:57 03/31/15) I don't believe you'll find a Fordson tractor,but a Jubilee waiting for you. If you do get it,or at least look at
it,send some better pics.

I'm with you lha, I don't think it's a Fordson, but I don't think it's
a Jubilee either. 600 or 800 maybe? I can't see the shifter at all,
but I don't see any center nut on the rear axles.

phil_n · Mar 31, 2015

Thanks for looking everyone. I guess I'll go and look at it.

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