That little added lever for more gears gives you three different ranges. That's called a Sherman transmission. That was an add-on most 8N tractors did not have that. Some people had that added so they could have lower gears for doing certain jobs with the tractor. There are a few videos that show you how to use that.

My grandparents bought an 8N in 1950. Sometime in the early 90s, my grandfather ran over himself with it and was dragged a few hundred feet. We're still not sure how he managed that. He was fine, by the way, just scratched and bruised up. In 2008 the tractor threw a rod and cracked the engine block. It was sold for scrap despite my protests. It was replaced with a Mahindra 3505i, which, to be fair, also turned out to be an excellent and reliable tractor.

@LohreFarm

9 ай бұрын

That’s crazy. Thanks for sharing that story. So many stories with these tractors that’s for sure.

You should put a over run clutch on pto . As far as transmission try looking up Sherman hi/lo transmission

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look into it. Thank you!

Good luck with the ol'girl and I'm not talking bout the tractor!

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

haha, You got it!

@michaelcschmitt

16 күн бұрын

Yikes

Thanks for the video! We got a big Victorian home that had a pool, but after getting a quote of $45k to fix up the pool, we decided to remove it. I wound up purchasing a '49 8N for all of a grand to help remove the plastic panels on the sides. So far, I've used it for just about everything besides the pool! We live on only an acre, but this tractor has proven to he a great investment, especially when a big storm took down a bunch of trees!

@LohreFarm

9 ай бұрын

Omg the tractors are sooo awesome. Enjoy every second!

Don't forget that that sediment bowl is also a water separator. If you see water accumulating in the bottom of that bowel dump it out.

@LohreFarm

6 ай бұрын

Great point!

Dan Gingell and Rachel Gingell have 100's of video on Ford tractors. Reach out to them or go thru videos. They can tell you what kind of transmission you have.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! I’ll have to give that a try.

I love to see I am not the only one that happens to.

@LohreFarm

22 күн бұрын

Haha. Thanks for watching!

Backwards facing pond scoop is fantastic for skidding logs

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Yep for sure!

You’ve got a good eye and a good attitude I would say! A couple of things I would add to your implement collection is the 7 foot deerborn cultivator I spelled that wrong but anyway and I have a 5 foot scoop that pulls forward it I great for landscaping or if you get a load of gravel and when you trip the scoop and pull it it acts like a box blade and I also have a V- Type snow blower that you can pull or push. And the last thing I would mention is getting a set of chains for the back tires for winter what a difference that makes, oh and if you’re into it you can also get a pulley that bolts on over your PTO shaft on the back as long as it’s the original size 1 1/8 I think is the original size and you can run something like a buzz saw or just to complete your collection! Sorry your wife doesn’t think your tractor is sexy but thems the brakes 😂😂😂Keep that old iron running 🇨🇦😀

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Hey Keith, I've looked at a few of those attachments you mentioned. The truth is, I'd like to own every attachment ever made, but wouldn't we all. 😂 One piece at a time right.

My first purchased implement (and most frequently used) was/is a (6') box blade. I mainly use it to grade my (1/2 mile long) gravel driveway, but also use it to maintain my old logging trails. The most expensive implement I own is a (6') PTO driven rotary garden tiller. It is by far the biggest time saver for garden/soil prep. I also have a 6' bush hog, a 7' scraper blade, a backhoe, and a chain harrow. Wish list includes a landscape rake and a post hole auger. My tractor is a Kubota MX5400.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. That sounds like a long list of fun. I also have the landscape rake on my Wishlist. Thanks for watching, and sharing!

That green red and yellow tine harrow would normally be fastened to your drawbar. You need a draw bar on your tractor. You should do all your main pulling with a drawbar, not with the 3 point.

@LohreFarm

6 ай бұрын

Yep. It’s chained out to the bar. Works great. I believe it’s from the 80’s. Made In Wisconsin.

Great video very entertaining love the different footage as you spoke really keeped me tuned in.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Gee wow, So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the video style notes. Can be really had to know if the content is engaging sometimes.

I have a 48 8N thats been in the family since new. It was in great shape for its age. I am currently in the middle of restoring it and have it mostly apart. I really like these 8Ns though and thinking about buying more to fix up. I can tell you love yours as well. I think my wife is starting to get sick of me talking about the tractor all the time lately.

@LohreFarm

Ай бұрын

Haha. I can certainly understand that. I get pretty excited about stuff,and I’m sure Sarah gets tired of hearing about it as well. It all seems to work out in the end. I love these tractors and you can bet if I had more room I’d have a fleet of them being fixed up too. Good luck!

If you had a front loader on that it would make scooping up and moving and dumping material a hundred times easier than using the scoops on the back .

Thanks for the briefing

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Haha, absolutely. But it’s hardly a briefing. 15 minutes of me rambling. I sure can talk a lot. I’m glad you enjoyed it. These tractors are so cool. Do you own one? Year? 8n? 9N?

@digginz8603

Жыл бұрын

@@LohreFarm I did enjoy it, great to see the attachments in action. I do not have a tractor yet, im currently selling weed by the ounce to save up enough $ to build a shop. Tractor is still at least a year or two away. What made you decide on gas vs diesel?

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

I went with that 8n because it’s a smaller tractor and it seems to have lots and lots of parts availability.

Shirley somebody would have told you how to use that Sherman auxiliary transmission on there. There are lots of videos on KZread about the Sherman auxiliary transmissions. Some are step up, Some are step down, and some are both.

@LohreFarm

2 ай бұрын

I have only seen one other picture of a transmission Handle in this spot. Every other one is left side or closer to driver on right side. Not one is directly below/behind air cleaner.

Love it.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!

Olá amigo,sou do Sul do Brasil estado do Paraná,comprei esse ano um trator desse um Ford 8N ano de fabricação 1950 e assim como você aí o trator me atende muito bem no meu pequeno sítio,fui muito "zoado"por comprar um trator velho (velho mas totalmente operacional)mas pra mim é uma enorme alegria trabalhar com uma relíquia e pra nós aqui é um trator importado,não tenho os equipamentos como você aí mas adaptei alguns que eram de tração animal e ganhei do meu pai,uma plantadeira de uma linha,um arado reversível de 60 anos atrás,e comprei uma grade de tração animal também de 60 anos atrás,comecei usando como carreta uma carroça que ganhei do meu pai também muito antiga mas decidi guardar ela e fiz uma carretinha com sucatas de carros etc, É muito bom saber que tem jovens como nós no mundo que gosta de coisas antigas. Um abraço meu amigo e sempre vou acompanhar o seu canal no KZread.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

That is so awesome to hear. Keep it up and don’t ever let people stand in your way. Don’t forget to have fun!

@claudemirdeoliveira3441

Жыл бұрын

@@LohreFarm Thank you my friend, God bless you always, happy 2023

Great video, my wife would have reacted the same way and leave😊, woman just don’t understand how men can get so into their tools and machines and would just as soon go watch some stupid tv show than to take part on an important conversation that helps make life way! I am looking at my first ever 8n tomorrow and at 76 I am excited! Thanks for the video !😊

@LohreFarm

6 ай бұрын

The tractors are amazing. Hope it works out for you!

Nice rig! I just picked up a '49 about 9 days ago, and I have learned a lot from your video. They seem to be a well made machine and I hope it will be a useful to us as yours has been to you and your family. Have a Merry Christmas!

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

This tractor has absolutely changed our lives for the better. They need lots of attention. Don’t be afraid to learn. Lots of knowledge online. I suggest a few Facebook groups focusing on the 8n. Parts availability is what drove me toward the purchase. Lots available. Thank you for watching and a Merry Christmas to your family as well! 🎄

@tomrobards7753

Жыл бұрын

If you really want to learn about those old Ford tractors look up the guy on Claremont classic garage he wrote the book on them even I learned things I didn't know and I've driven them since they were new !

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Will do!!

Know old fords well, great machine. Real workhorses, best improvement you have made is the 12 volt conversion. Advise you eliminate the inline fuel filter & replace the rubber fuel line with the original steel one. Lots of heat comes off that exhaust manifold and the rubber line can overheat and leak on that hot manifold, not a good situation. You don’t need the inline filter as it already has a screen in the sediment bowl, the bowl itself and a screen in the carburetor fuel line elbow to filter your fuel. Currently I own four 8Ns, one Golden Jubilee with Wagner front loader and a 641 Workmaster. Like my old ford tractors, wife not too fond of my collection! LOL 😂

@LohreFarm

11 ай бұрын

The fuel line is metal, except for the rubber around the filter. Yes it has to go…but I need a new line completely and just haven’t made that happen yet. I’ve never had a different tractor so I’m a bit bias. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

@WileysShenanigans

3 ай бұрын

Any idea what the front rims and tires on this tractor are from? They appear to be much wider with automotive style tire width on them

@LohreFarm

3 ай бұрын

@wiley1224 I’m not sure on the rims, but the tires are definitely old car tires. I suspect they are actually tube filled as the treads and side walls are shot. I’d like to upgrade in the future but have yet to decide what style I’d like to go with.

Good choice of tractor. We had one when I was growing up, a Funk conversion. One of my neighbors had a 8-N that was still being used in 1980's.

@LohreFarm

10 ай бұрын

I’m really happy with it, and have learned a ton. Now I need to talk the wife into a second one. Haha

If you come across two additional implements, you may want to pick them up for the right price. There is a set a tine Harrows that match the plow. they do a good job and do not need as much power into the ground as the disk harrows. The other thing is a mowing machine for the back. Its a 6 foot cut bar and fits on the 3 pt hitch. It also came with the tractor, like the plow and harrow. For the plow we did not like the plow on the back. That is not good for pushing heavy show that we have here. So my father made an under carriage support which supports the plow blade mounted on the front of the tractor. It allows the tractor to push heavier snow from the front like a dozer and runs two cables to the back hydraulics to lift it and lower it. Great job with the video and women never understand how much this can make life easier.

@LohreFarm

8 ай бұрын

Haha. Awesome! I usually drive in reverse while plowing. Seems to be more traction and power.

Still miss my 8N. But the live PTO is nice to have i had a 1952 8N. I bought traded the 8N for the Dexta. You got a nice Array of equipment

@LohreFarm

7 ай бұрын

Oh Thank You! Yes, there are a ton of great tractors out there, but they all have their own little features.

A finishing mower would be nice if you find a deal.😉

@LohreFarm

Ай бұрын

I agree! Let me go talk to the wife. 😂

Good old little tractor like that is perfect me personally I like the ford jubilee or of the body style. Personally the ford 800 I like

@LohreFarm

5 ай бұрын

Yep, those are some awesome old tractors too!

Just got my 8n going today. New battery and solenoid. Its ready to haul firewood

@LohreFarm

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Always such a good feeling when things are working good and you’re are all setup to get some stuff done.

You can add a small power steering pump to the front of the engine. Not for power steering, but to make it live power rear lift. That way you don't need the PTO running , and it'll lift while the clutch is in. It's aggravating mounting it , because the N series, is so tight up.front on the engine. There is plenty of information on where to run the hoses to. Use a small power steering pump from a small car. I think there are bolt up kits for doing this , but I just make them myself, for "ALL" my old N series , and Ferguson tractors.

@LohreFarm

9 ай бұрын

That sounds awesome! I will definitely be looking into something like that. Thanks for sharing!

If that is hi lo shift it might actually be like my sherman transmission hi - lo and if you slip it in between see if you can pull out on shifter and it would go forward I believe to shift in standard gears ! As mine has 12 forward and 3 reverse mine is a 62 ford 841 (801 ) powermaster

Hey. Awesome segment. I really wish they’d put stuff like this on TV instead of all the house renovation crap. Poor Sara when you start collecting Old Stationary Engines. I Dream of old tractors, machinery and engines almost every nite. 😁

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Need more than just house Reno’s.

@inthelandofmilkandhoney457

Жыл бұрын

@@LohreFarm they completely took the Gardening Out of the HGTV channel. That’s why I watch KZread now. Shows like yours and others.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

@@inthelandofmilkandhoney457 well that stinks. But I really appreciate you watching!

The transmission inside the case is a Sherman transmission to give you several forward and 3 reverse gears.

@LohreFarm

9 ай бұрын

Cool. Any idea why this one would have a right hand control vs. all the others seem to be on the left?

"Oh geez" 🤣🤣🤣

My wife gets a little sick of my tractors ('50 1/2 sidemount 8n and a '54 NAA) too sometimes, but they are way cheaper than my sports cars I used to race, and after about 15 years, she seems to be coming around to the idea they facilitate a lot of things we do on our small farm. Currently, the 8n is in the shop getting a new engine after finding a cracked block. Taking the time to rebuild a number of things on it and adding a loader for some light work. We use them for all sorts of things, but started with snow removal. I have a lighter 6 ft. blade for that (which I just run backwards if gravel is not frozen) and a heavier Dearborne blade for dirt work. I have a Ford reversible scoop that we use for material handling and digging. Brush hog for property maintenance and a sickle mower for putting up loose hay for our goats. A boom pole (supper handy for unloading new impliments - lol) and a carryall. Highly recommend making one of those. I build mine with removable sides. I added cleats to the inside of those sides where I can set the tailgate boards and use it as a bench. Massively useful when I am building something or cutting firewood and need a space to work on my saw. Love the disk harrow and need to get one myself. I have an old wooden spike tooth harrow, but need something like that. Waiting on the right deal. Had a 2 bottom plow similar to yours that I bought for $100 but never used. Sold it for like $300, so no complaints.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. It amazing how versatile these tractors can be if you put a little thought into things. Sarah fought me a bit on getting it, but I’ll never forget the look on her face the first pass through with the plow. From there on she was sold. I think she likes the snow removal that pretty much happens without her help aswell 😂. For that back blade for snow removal, I made a pipe for the bottom. Really helps on the gravel. I’ll be working a few maintenance things today for the tractor. Expect a new video in the next week. I’ll be showing the back blade custom pipe on it too.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Also, that work bench idea is gold. I’m gonna put some thought into that.

Keep going, kid

@LohreFarm

3 ай бұрын

Haha, Thanks Robert!

Thanks for the video. As someone who has a shitty channel I n ow how much time it takes. I am getting one of these for my new homestead and trying to grab some of the same gear that you have. Much appreciated.

@LohreFarm

Ай бұрын

absolutely. appreciate the message. The KZread thing takes a massive amount of time and effort. It's nice when people watch the videos and enjoy them. Thank You. best of luck!

FYI, the lever on the left down on the Hydraulic case will kick the PTO out so that is doesn't turn. You kinda need to know that.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Use it all the time. Turn it off for starting the tractor as well.

What front rims and tires are those from as they appear not to be the original style and width?

I also have a 1952 8n with a high low and nothing changed

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. What do you mean when you say "nothing changed"? you don't notice a reduction in speed? I experience no change in direct power between high and low. only speed.

You need a PTO overrun clutch and can get them with a 1-3/8" output vs the original 1-1/8" so you can run modern equipment. Those pre-live PTO tractors are downright dangerous without one.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

That’s a dang good idea. I didn’t even know there was a work-around for a live PTO. I honestly haven’t used it for anything yet, but would consider a snow blower if that could be achieved. Thanks, I have to look into it.

I believe it’s a low and hi range leaver and you can use it in any gear

@LohreFarm

Ай бұрын

Correct. It really doesn’t change the amount of power though. Honestly the low gears are simply annoying. Haha

Nice try at making that tree transplanter. 😀

@LohreFarm

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Good concept. Needs a bit more work though.

Sherman transmission. There's a video on it

I've got a 47 8N and i love it. Got a blade, lift bar, bush-hog and the tractor for $3k and the engine had been resleeved 2 years ago. Wish i had the 2 range gearbox.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome Patrick! Thanks for sharing. These things are so fun. Sounds like you are taking care of that old girl.

Saw a thunderhead289 video and he’s a 9n with a Sherman high low trans in it, maybe it’s similar?

@LohreFarm

8 ай бұрын

Cool! I’ll have to check it out.

Ford used a Sherman hi low transmission it was a addon😊

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Dawn! The Shermans were really popular. The Engagement handles are on the left side of the tractor from the seat. This one is on the right. Very odd.

Is that the power overdrive possibly?

@LohreFarm

8 ай бұрын

Could be. I’m planning on making a more in depth video soon. Hopefully we can get to the bottom of it then.

Lots of people died trying to pull tree stumps out with those because they flip over backwards and crush people. That's where the name comes from. They are also very dangerous if you do bush hogging (or other high inertia implement) without an overrunning clutch.

@LohreFarm

6 ай бұрын

Yes. They can be really dangerous. You need to be very diligent while operating.

My wife has the same reaction to my tractors lol

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Priceless!

Do you know on that fuel shut off? If you turn it to turns open, then you have a gallon reserve. If you ever run it out of gas, any open it all the way, and then you got your extra gas. That way, you can get back home or back home

@LohreFarm

5 ай бұрын

I was aware of it. I have never seen it actually work for whatever reason.

I see your front wheels are bigger than the original front wheels. What rims and tires are you running?

@LohreFarm

2 ай бұрын

I'm not really sure what the rims are, but the tires are just old car tires. They are shot. I have never replaced them since I bought it.

I believe you have a Sherman Hi/low transmission

@LohreFarm

11 ай бұрын

Could be. It is definitely unique with the right side shift.

The spring in the solenoid gets weak over time. Replace that starter solenoid, if that is the one that gave you a problem.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

oh boy. I can't even recall what my problem was. haha. I have her running like a champ these days. Thanks for the advice anyways. I can never have to much of that!

@jacklabloom635

Жыл бұрын

@@LohreFarm , you said the starter solenoid was engaging the starter, when you were not pressing on the starter button. I had the same thing happen on my 8N. I replaced the starter solenoid. End of problem. Cause is the spring inside the solenoid eventually gets weak after several years.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Yes, now I recall. Yes, the dang thing wanted to auto start a few times. That totally makes sense.

@l337pwnage

10 ай бұрын

I'd probably try to change the orientation of the solenoid. There is probably a way to do that. Although, it may require replacing the whole starter.

@LohreFarm

9 ай бұрын

I ended up putting in a 100 amp battery kill switch. I have not had any issue since, and this thing is so dialed in right not I even hate to say it out of fear it starts acting up. Haha

Most likely a Sherman step up or step down. Only way to tell is in side the transmission red vs grey ones a step up one is a step down

@LohreFarm

5 ай бұрын

Awesome. I really plan to open it up one of these days and get some video. Thanks for the info.

Hi just subbed how much did you pay for the tractor

@LohreFarm

8 ай бұрын

$1700 in March of 2017. Thanks for watching!!

That's a hupp transmission Sherman handles were on the other side

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

You could be right. I’ve had quite a few people look at it. Every other transmission handle is in a different spot however. This is the only other thing I have ever found that is the same. And this person never found the answer either. www.tractorforum.com/threads/ford-8n-mystery-hole.35665/

Sherman transmission

The only high low transmission I know of is a Sherman transmission.

@LohreFarm

9 ай бұрын

Hey Terry. Thanks for the comment. Yes, this is what I seem to keep hearing. I do find it really odd that this one has a right side handle. All the others seem to be on the left.

That is a sherman

@LohreFarm

10 ай бұрын

That seems to be the consensus. But, it must be unique with the right hand shift.

It’s a sherman hi low transmission

@LohreFarm

9 ай бұрын

That really seems to be the consensus. I do find the right hand shirt a bit unique though.

ooooo but if a husband said that about, lets say something that interest her it would be all hell to pay!!! You are not in tune with me etc etc!! Am I wrong boys!!!!! This is sarcasm please refrain from hate mail ladys!!

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Haha, we definitely had fun with the beginning of the video.

Take a tour of our property. Click here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/nm2Dj69xhqyzgtI.html

The hi low add on is most likely a Sherman.

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

I really need to take the access cover off and make a better video of it. Could be.

@AntikyTech-vf8oz

10 ай бұрын

@@LohreFarm it is a sherm. I am working on getting a parts tractor just for that transmission

A Sherman transmission

@LohreFarm

10 ай бұрын

That really seems to be the consensus. But the right side handle were it is seems pretty unique.

Thats a Sherman transmission.

@LohreFarm

10 ай бұрын

Don’t you think it seem odd the handle is right side? It must be unique or farmer designed.

I don't thank se was joking lol 😆

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Haha. I’m pretty confident she loves the tractor. It saves a lot of back from shoveling snow.

How sad. You NEED a tractor!

Sorry you are stuck there with that women. I could see misery on her face when the video started, she just wanted a reason to be a witch. She reminds me of my miserable ex wife. Good luck my guy.

@LohreFarm

11 ай бұрын

Haha, You are too funny. It’s actually amazing how much she loves the tractor now. It has been a game changing tool for us in all aspects of life.

Sherman transmission

@LohreFarm

Жыл бұрын

Could be. It would have to be cable rather than handle. The handles seem to always be on the opposite side of the tractor.