TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Massey Ferguson Massey Harris Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Kubota / Yanmar

TRACTOR MANUALS

Allis Chalmers	Case	Farmall IH	Ford 8N,9N,2N	Ford
Ferguson	John Deere	Massey Ferguson	Minn. Moline	Oliver

Ford 9N, 2N & 8N Discussion Forum

What an ordeal!

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register

Author

[Modern View]

HCooke

10-11-2013 16:39:05

Report to Moderator

I've had my '49 8N for about 8 years. It came without a tool box. About 6 years ago I purchased a tool box on ebay and sat it on the shelf. Several times I've been using the tractor and needed tools - but no tool box. So this afternoon I decided to remedy the situation. The captive nut was still in the steering column, but it looked pretty rusty. Out came the 5/16's course tap and it was ready. The battery box was after market, so no captive nut there. Scrounged around and found a suitable 5/15 bolt and nut. Could not get my fat fingers behind the air cleaner to start the nut - so off came the air cleaner. Got the tool box tightened down and ended up having to remove the carb to reattach the air tube to the carb and air cleaner. What should have been at most a 15 min job took about 45 min. Now I know why the tool box sat on the shelf for 6 years!

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

NoNewParts

10-13-2013 05:28:46

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

picked up a tractor that had one of those Massey

toolbox built into the fender deals.

I'll clean it up and put it on one of my Fords.

looks handy

Link
This post was edited by NoNewParts at 05:30:04 10/13/13.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Ultradog MN

10-13-2013 04:43:45

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

Since we're on the subect of tool boxes...
I don't like having a tool box ratteling around on my fender.
So I made a plate that slips under the fender.
Quiet!

third party image

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Caryc

10-13-2013 11:36:17

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to Ultradog MN, 10-13-2013 04:43:45

Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see

I always love the ingenuity that people on this forum come up with but I still have to say that my ammo (tool) box does not rattle.
In the end, it only matters if you are happy with whatever you do.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

ASEguy

10-13-2013 05:01:10

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to Ultradog MN, 10-13-2013 04:43:45

I just removed the fenders off of an MF-20 which was given to me. One of the fenders had a tool box mounted on it. The fender had a hole almost the size of the tool box from rust due to collecting tree debris. I don't do much body work but had to fix it. I decided to mount one on the plate as you have shown. That seems like a much better idea.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

redruff

10-12-2013 19:13:01

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to Texas!, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see

Lmao!

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

R Geiger

10-12-2013 11:32:49

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to Kurt-NEPA, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

That they are, got one for saw tools, two for truck chains, one for truck tow chain. And several for ammo. Just find no need to put a tool box on any of my tractors. :D

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

TOM N MS

10-12-2013 12:41:07

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to R Geiger, 10-12-2013 11:32:49

Me either-don"t use the tractor-crank it every few months-really just something in the way but don"t use it so it don"t break down, so no need for tools on it..... .Really I do wish I had an original 2N tool box--why not??

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Caryc

10-12-2013 12:17:53

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to R Geiger, 10-12-2013 11:32:49

Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see

It's not so much the tools. In mine there are spare lynch pins, cotter pins, wire, various nuts and bolts, pins, electrical tape and other stuff. These are things that can get lost or broken and the spares keep me from walking back to the house. Just the usual stuff that's handy to have when you're on a tractor.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

R Geiger

10-12-2013 11:10:33

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to Rob487, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

I find that most tools left in a tractor tool box, end up rusty here in Oregon. I only got 10 acres so never am I too far from the shop and don't remember the last time I had to walk back to get a tool. The tool box off of my 508n is on the shelf in my shop. If I ever sell the tractor Will throw in the tool box.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Caryc

10-12-2013 11:15:28

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to R Geiger, 10-12-2013 11:10:33

Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see

The ammo boxes are water tight. :wink:

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

DON TX

10-12-2013 10:20:04

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

That's why I like my skinny fingers. They don't bend the right way sometimes. (%^) DON TX

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

L.B,

10-11-2013 22:07:58

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

Ford engineers put some tool boxes where if you never needed a tool they were good spots. My purest restored 2Ns tool box is on the left side under the hood where the lid hood and hand must jockey for position that is where Ford put it. . Some tool boxes were mounted above the bell housing area so that you can like the 1 on my 2N can reach in and feel for what ya want. When I restore a N I do like Ford did on some Ns. I have done on all my working Ns tool boxes get mounted on the fenders. No buyer has ever complained.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

connor9988

10-11-2013 21:13:35

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

Here are 3 ammo can tool boxes I made.
Sorry for cutting in, I like seeing all the info and pics on this forum.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

connor9988

10-12-2013 13:17:37

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to connor9988, 10-11-2013 21:13:35

Also just wanted to add that if you use SMV mounts to attach your tool box gravity will hold it down on your tractor and when you want to you can just lift/slip it off and take it with you. (so people dont steal your tools or if you need your tools but dont need the whole tractor)

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

flembo

10-12-2013 04:19:56

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to connor9988, 10-11-2013 21:13:35

Well as long as folks are posting pictures of there tool box creations here is mine on a 2n with a wagner loader. It is an antique mail box on an antique tractor how fitting is that.
Sorry I posted the same picture twice.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Bob Harvey

10-11-2013 19:36:14

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

Well, nobody will believe me because I can't find the pic, BUT, my pal that still has a 2N that he got in the 60's bolted a Craftsman tool box right down the ridgeline of the hood (offset to one side of course). It was(is) one of those general purpose boxes with no tray, just a padlock hasp closure that he uses a clip/dog collar thingy on. === honest, I will try and get a pic, it's a hoot !

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Lisa K

10-11-2013 19:14:13

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

Aftermarket battery trays suck! My husbands buddy bought one. None of the holes lined up! Had to do some mods. And it still didn't fit right. Finally he bougb one off eBay and bam fit like a charm. I will never buy repop parts if I don't have to! They suck!!!

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

HCooke

10-11-2013 20:33:46

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to Lisa K, 10-11-2013 19:14:13

Yep. I put that battery tray on and that's the last repop sheet metal I have ever purchased.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Caryc

10-11-2013 18:28:11

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

Here's a simple solution for a tool box. My 8N has a FEL so the loaders frame is in the way for the original Ford location. This works just fine and it's accessible when sitting in the drivers seat.
third party image

This post was edited by Caryc at 18:30:12 10/11/13 2 times.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

soundguy

10-11-2013 18:32:18

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to Caryc, 10-11-2013 18:28:11

i'm a big fan of ammo can tool boxes. I have one in my truck.

VERY usefull!

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Scott PA

10-11-2013 18:15:12

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

I would have thought the captive nuts would have turned in the cage using a tap to make them course thread.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

soundguy

10-11-2013 18:08:54

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

sounds about right. :)

i owned my 8n for years before i tackled putting a tool box in her.. :)

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

ROLL-UP kind..John,PA

10-13-2013 11:33:51

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to soundguy, 10-11-2013 18:08:54

If'N ever I receive a "summons" to YOUR household reefer, I will leave another of my infamous "OIL SOAKED" leather (DEER) roll-ups.

John, PA John Deere was contacted about their ability to provide 'dem sheepskins from the "UP FRONT SEATS"..... good 'nuff for mowers., HERE at KW05.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

TOM N MS

10-11-2013 17:22:39

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

Will be well worth the trouble.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

showcrop

10-11-2013 17:15:52

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to HCooke, 10-11-2013 16:39:05

You are to be commended for resisting that scourge of all of us old tractor enthusiasts: mission creep. You may not realize how close you just came to a full restoration!

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Billybuck

10-12-2013 07:21:50

Report to Moderator

Re: What an ordeal! in reply to showcrop, 10-11-2013 17:15:52

Now that's funny.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

[Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply]

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home | Forums

Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy