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1944 2N Further ID

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Don (IA)

11-29-2002 07:56:46




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Hi Everyone,

I have visited John Smiths site, have also talked with him via e-mail. I have been trying to positively ID my small Ford. From what I have found on John's site and what he has mentioned. It is a 1944 2N with parts casted G 194 (July 19, 1944).
My problem is the S/N which is 9N16530?*. Have not been able to find a number between the last zero and the star. Due to a approximately 1/16th deep, rough hole where the number should be. I believe it is a casting flaw. So the final number could be 0 through 9.
Would anyone have an idea how I could find the final number? Another site? The Ford company? Other 44 2N owners?
Thanks for any help you can give. Don

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don b

11-30-2002 09:11:11




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 Re: 1944 2N Further ID in reply to Don (IA), 11-29-2002 07:56:46  
From the serial number you give, you have a 45 2n.July 19 1944, they were producing the first 1945 models.Don't see why the last digit would make any diff,still probably made the same day regardless whether it's a 0 or 9. don



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RoN of ohio

11-29-2002 10:26:13




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 Re: 1944 2N Further ID in reply to Don (IA), 11-29-2002 07:56:46  
You will probably never be 100 percent sure, but if it were mine. I would consider that 'rough hole' a zero and use that as the final number. Ron



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RoN of ohio

11-29-2002 10:25:54




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 Re: 1944 2N Further ID in reply to Don (IA), 11-29-2002 07:56:46  
You will probably never be 100 percent sure, but if it were mine. I would consider that 'rough hole' a zero and use that as the final number. Ron



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DaBrow

11-29-2002 09:30:00




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 Re: 1944 2N Further ID in reply to Don (IA), 11-29-2002 07:56:46  
Since you're lucky to own an "N" tractor, I suggest you assign the #7 to the lost digit. My 2 cents worth.....DaBrow



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Jim.UT

11-29-2002 08:53:29




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 Re: 1944 2N Further ID in reply to Don (IA), 11-29-2002 07:56:46  
I don't know of any source that would tell you the final digit. I also don't see that it matters much. As long as you are certain there is (was) a digit there it means your serial number is consistent with it being a '44 2N. It would be a different story if the first digit were missing....that would cast all kinds of doubt as to the age. In the 3+ years I've been reading this forum I've never seen two people claim to have consecutive serial numbers. In all the rest of your life you may never run across another '44 2N with a serial number within 10 digits of your number so I think you can make that last digit anything between 0 and 9 that you wish....pick your lucky number and assign it to that last spot!

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Jim Spencer S.E. Michigan

11-29-2002 08:48:07




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 Re: 1944 2N Further ID in reply to Don (IA), 11-29-2002 07:56:46  
Don, I would like to know if your tractor is equipped with a Magneto? Is your tractor original? I understand that these engines ran better with the Magneto than with battery, points and coil.

I think Ford was shipping these tractors with a Magneto and hand crank, (with no battery, starter, or generator), because of the scarcity of materials during world war 2.

I wonder how I would find out when Ford started to install Magnetos and when they discontinued installing them. Jim

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Scott

11-29-2002 11:38:50




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 Re: Re: 1944 2N Further ID in reply to Jim Spencer S.E. Michigan, 11-29-2002 08:48:07  
Jim, my research estimates that from about serial# 9N100000 thru 9N120000 had the magnetos from the factory, a little earlier and a little later still had steel wheels but had the electrical system.



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Don (IA)

11-29-2002 11:00:19




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 Re: Re: 1944 2N Further ID in reply to Jim Spencer S.E. Michigan, 11-29-2002 08:48:07  
Jim,

As far as I know, everything is original. The book that was with the tractor when my dad purchased it used in the 1960's. Has Ford Tractor with Ferguson System, Harry Ferguson, Inc. Dearborn, Michigan. It has the regualar starter, generator, battery, coil, distrubutor. The pictures in the instruction book also show the wiring diagram. So I would say mine was from the factory original.
I have the hinged battery / gas access, three spoke steering wheel, front mount distributor, three speed transmission-with the forged knob, round radius rods, front spindle grease fittings on the rear side, LH and RH brake pedals not interchangeable, tool box LH above starter. On the front grill, there are three holes near the top.
This is where the Ferguson System plate was I guess. It has never been there, would sure like to find one. The tractor has been repainted, in 1972 or there about. It caught fire, did not damage the motor. Did burn off radiator hoses, hydraulic hose (From a loader we had installed), and of course the wiring. The local Technical College that cleaned it up, redid the wiring and all that was damaged. They painted it in the newer Ford Color. Blue belly and gray hood, wheels, and fenders.
I would guess there has to be some record some place of what tractors where shipped with Mag's. Or maybe someone who watches this forum will know. Thank you to everyone for the answers. Now I will just have to pick a number!!! I also own a 1953 Jubilee, S/N NAA45745.
Respectfully, Don

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