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47 8n to 52 8n

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Brad

03-15-2001 05:50:03




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morning,please give some feedback on the difference between these tractors...i guess what i am getting at is which are more desirable or better than others...curious,thanks...Brad 8n125807




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Ed Gooding (VA)

03-15-2001 06:15:59




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 Re: 47 8n to 52 8n in reply to Brad, 03-15-2001 05:50:03  
Hi Brad: There were quite a few changes between '47 and '52. There were even some rather significant changes in '52 models. John Smith's site is the definitive authority on the significant and subtle changes between model years. You can check it out by clicking here.

Bottom line as far as I'm concerned (and I'm biased.....see my signature line) is "the later the better."

Hope this helps..... ..... Ed
'52 8N475798

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Brad

03-15-2001 06:37:01




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 Re: Re: 47 8n to 52 8n in reply to Ed Gooding (VA), 03-15-2001 06:15:59  
hi Ed,do you think latr is better because they had more time to perfect everything or is it that you just love your 52 like i do my 48???good talking to you...Brad 8n125807



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Ed Gooding (VA)

03-15-2001 06:39:31




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 Re: Re: Re: 47 8n to 52 8n in reply to Brad, 03-15-2001 06:37:01  
Because Ford had time to make more improvements. The later '52's have thicker lift arms and lower gearing in reverse as two significant enhancements over early models of the same year.

Regards..... ..... Ed
'52 8N475798



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Snowplow

03-15-2001 17:58:40




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: 47 8n to 52 8n in reply to Ed Gooding (VA), 03-15-2001 06:39:31  
I had a 47 2N and then got a 51 8N. The difference between the two was significant. The biggest single difference that I noticed in using the two almost side by side was that the 8N steered sooo much better and easier using the newer recalculating ball design. However I'm not sure that the steering is that much different from the early 8Ns to the later 8Ns even though it is a slightly different system.

A 48 8N will have the front mount dist. while the late rwill be side mount. The side mount is much more convienient.

One thing I did notice about my two tractors was the the 2N felt like it was built out of soild rock. All tough. The later 8N felt sort of "cheap" compared to it. The sheet metal isn't as heavy, some plastic knobs on the dash. Don't get me wrong I love my 8N but little things mean different things to different people.

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Brent D

03-15-2001 08:50:03




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: 47 8n to 52 8n in reply to Ed Gooding (VA), 03-15-2001 06:39:31  
Ed,
I would add that the change in stearing from the 47 and 48 models to the newer stearing with much better adjustment (and more easily found parts), is a real plus. I replaced the straight sector gear box on my 48 with the tapered sector box from a 52ish 8n. I much prefer the newer model.

But the older model looks much better (I don't know why though - must be the extra couple years of "patina")

Brent

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Brad

03-15-2001 06:48:29




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: 47 8n to 52 8n in reply to Ed Gooding (VA), 03-15-2001 06:39:31  
thank you sir,and have a good day



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ED

03-15-2001 06:13:36




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 Re: 47 8n to 52 8n in reply to Brad, 03-15-2001 05:50:03  
Big difference would be the placement of the distributor.

47 has a front mount distributor - hard to get to.
52 has a side mount distributor - alternator moved to other side of engine to make room for it.

Gauges are probably fewer on the 47



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bj/8N/mt

03-15-2001 06:35:21




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 Re: Re: 47 8n to 52 8n in reply to ED, 03-15-2001 06:13:36  
only people who avoid front mount distributors are those that haven't worked on them. two wrench finagle to get it out and on the bench and you have to work at getting them out of time

bottom line?

condition is a lot more important than model year



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Larry 8N75381

03-15-2001 09:12:28




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 Re: Re: Re: 47 8n to 52 8n in reply to bj/8N/mt, 03-15-2001 06:35:21  
I'd agree bj, but with one exception.

IF you can find a '47 with a SN under 100, GRAB IT!!! It has collector value, the closer it is to original, i.e the fewer parts that have been changed over the years the better.

And a three digit serial number would have intrest,
especially the lower the number, to a true collector. Collecting is a TERRABLE affliction!!! :-)



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