Early 1939 9N

I went to the Books Steam-up here in Oregon this last weekend and saw a every nicely restored 1939 9N serial #211.
Don't know if this is someone from this sites tractor but would like to say I was impressed with how original it is.





Gary (Or)

Fire extinguisher not factory LOL here's mine # 2413

That is nice. I wonder if it is a painted aluminum grill.

That is nice. I wonder if it has a painted aluminum hood.

I saw that tractor also. Did you notice the tiny generator? I'd like to know if that is original. The ones I've seen were a 6-volt 3-brush with a cutout.

HCooke, Yes the sign says it has a cast aluminum hood and grill.
It is SN#241.Owner Randy Sierk?

This post was edited by Den N Ms on 08/02/2021 at 11:38 pm.

That is the generator that would have come on the tractor from the factory.
They are hard to find, I've been looking for one.



Gary (Or)

That is not the name on the sign, I purposely cropped that off and the serial number is 211.





Gary (Or)

Yes aluminum hood and the dash is stamped 251.





Gary (Or)

This is a real close OEM Restoration, better than most I have seen in the past ten years or so as far as all original early 9N components. Before we start just want to note that the fire extinguisher was never an item on any Ford and the STAY BARS are missing the SAFETY WARNING BADGE and LOCKOUT. Best to get one ASAP so you don't damage the 3-PT. Also, the GREENE ENG'G Drawbar Lock wasn't an aftermarket item til the 8N but not a biggie. I will also list some of the correct major early items so the wrong info doesn't get out there. The first early 9N Generator was the 9N-10000-A that was a 7-AMP, 'B' Circuit Design, small barrel, 2-Wire/2-Brush Unit that also used the 9N-10505-A Voltage Regulator -NOT THE CUTOUT, won't work. On OCT 10,1939 the 9N-10000-B GEN was released and it was now a 1-Wire/3-Brush 'A' Circuit Design, still 7-A, and had a HI-LO Slider Button for the 3rd Brush Adjustment on the rear panel. At the same time Ford released the 9N-10505-B, round-can, Cutout Circuit, and this was used til the end of 2N Production in 1947. The VR won't work with the 9N-B GEN and the 9N-B Cutout won't work with the 9N-A GEN. The 9N-C GEN came later with 11 AMPs and a 3rd Brush Screw adjustment. With 2N-10000, the unit was virtually the same but now had a Belt Tensioner Device attached to the barrel. At the same time Ford released a kit to add the tensioner to the 9N-C GEN only -did not work on the two early models. The 8N used an 11 then 20 AMP unit with A circuit design but then the NAA and after used the B Circuit Design with a VR. Actually, if you have a rare early 9N-A GEN and need the rare VR, you can use the NAA FAG10505 Voltage Regulator but will have to modify the mounting. Lighting kits were dealer options and no 9N or 2N ever had factory running boards so glad he kept those details intact. The OEM early 9N shifter knob was a screw-on steel, chromed part but the one shown here is not original. You can tell by the size of the ball; the OEM ball was 5/8 diameter. There were four different pulleys for the early 9N & 2N GENS as Ford Tractor was constantly trying to get the system charging issues under control. You can find a document I wrote years ago on the early 9N Generators that was pirated and posted on the other Ford N Tractor site in the How-To's/Electrical forum or email me if'N ya wanna know more. Here is my list of most of the early 9N parts for anyone donga restoration. early 9N parts are hard to find. the 4-Sple Steering wheel and the aluminum horizontal bar grille are the only ones made nowadays as reproductions and they are both very good. I wouldn't take points off for those two repops at all.

01. Aluminum Dash
02. Aluminum Hood. (only approx first 700/800 units)
03. 20/20 AMMETER, TERMINAL STYLE (til s/n 4000). 30/30 INDUCTION STYLE after.
04. 7 x 32 Rear Loop Rims til approx s/n 800, then Hat Rims.
05. Snap-In Battery Cover.
06. Gas Tank Fill Port Centrally Located.
07. Ignition ON Indicator Lamp & Light Switch Punchout and Plug, below AMMETER.
08. Ignition Key Switch on LH Dash Panel.
09. 9N-A; 7A Generator; 2-Wire/2-Brush; B-Circuit Design with a VR. (til 10/30/39)
10. Voltage Regulator (til 10/30/39)
11.9N-B; 7A Generator; 1-Wire/3-Brush; A-Circuit; w/HI-LO 3rd Brush Slider Button.
12. Roundcan Cutout Circuit, used with 9N-10000-B; 9N-10000-C; and 2N-10000 GENs.
13. Non-Pressurized Radiator w/ Stant Chromed Rad Cap.
14. Muffler Shield.
15. 5/8 DIA Screw-On Chromed Ball on Shifter Lever.
16. Double Ribbed Fenders.
17. Adjustable LH 3-PT Lift Arm (first 300/400 units only).
18. Aluminum Horizontal Bar Grille.
19. 4-Spoke Steering Wheel, w/Chromed Center Piece.
20. 9 x 32 45 DEG Closed-Bar Center Rear Tires.
21. Hydraulic & Trans Oil Dipstick on LH Top Shifter Cover.
22. Chromed Bezel AMP and OIL Gauges.
23. Chromed Throttle Lever and 1st 4 of Shifter Lever.
24. Brass Sediment Bulb Assembly.
25. Cast Iron Governor w/NO Oil Line.
26. Start Pushbutton Switch on LH Upper Dash Panel.
27. Smooth Rear Axle Hubs.
28. Chromed 3-PT Touch Control Lever.
29. Non-Flip-Up Pan Seat, 9-Vent Holes.
30.Optional Plastic Seat. Was an experimental soybean made item. Short-lived



Tim Daley(MI)

Tim,

Item 17 you say Adjustable LH 3-PT Lift Arm (first 300/400 units only) do you mean the fact that the rod is threaded on one end?

This one was and my serial number 4044 also has it.




Gary (Or)

Same here- I have one on a tractor in the 2000 serial number range.

Is the left 3pt rod threaded on your tractor as shown in the show tractor. My 546 has that so I think 300/400 is wrong if that's what he is talking about.

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