It's so special to be able to work with your own dad. My dad had his own machine shop and he trained me and I worked with him as long as I could. The bond between your dad when you're doing something like that as a team is wonderful. One of my dad's hobbies was too build a Piper Cub airplane from scratch and fly it. He would literally buy a box of tubing weld it together, cover it in fabric, cover the fabric with polybuterate dope, then paint it Piper Cub yellow. The motor he would usually buy it all disassembled and rebuild it. the cables seats and doors would be put on and then finally the wings. Then even though he had great faith in his own accomplishment, he would go look up his world war II buddy who had a Kamikaze attitude about life and he would ask him to test fly it for him 😂. Then to get it inspected where we lived in Washington state he had to be 150 miles away in Spokane so he would fly it there. The inspectors would come out and they'd say how did you get here and he would say I flew 150 MI and they would take a quick look and say it was air worthy, then they would look at his improvements to the required mechanicals and they would say it was better than original. The neat thing about tractors to me is that the older and simpler they are the more they are impressive and the less technical they are the easy they are to keep running. When I parked my 9N it was because it had stalled out and it had sand in the carburetor I have since gone through everything replaced the tank the fuel line the carburetor tried to start it and realized I had no spark 😂, I haven't started it for about 3 years because i put it in my shop just before my dad passed away. Today as of this writing I'm going to go and fire it up I've got spark I've got fuel, so fingers crossed.

I was a little fella in WV when my dad bought a brand new '51 Ford tractor with my grandmothers help. That little Ford always comes to mind when I see another because in my mind, that is what a real tractor looks like. My granddad was still farming with horses; plowing, mowing, raking, dragging shocks, and so forth. Dad sent me out into a heavy snow at age 6 one morning, to start the tractor and let it start warming up. I marched over to where the tractor was parked, climbed up, stood on the clutch, wiggled the gearshift, and pressed the starter button. It didn't start so I gave it some more gas, pulled the clutch, and pressed the starter button again. It still didn't start. After several tries, I gave up and trudged back to the house with my head down. Dad asked if it started and I said no? Then came the first time in my young life that I felt really dumb; dad asked if I turned the key on?

Best videos on the internet! She is knowledgeable, speaks clearly, faces the camera without annoying loud background music or noise. This young lady knows how it’s done!

In addition to being a fantastic mechanic and business person Rachel, with your great narration skills you could easily deliver the news on television.

I loved these 4 videos. Rachel certainly knows her stuff when it comes to repairing machinery. I began a 5-year apprenticeship in motor mechanics here in England in 1961. I was 15½. Twice a week I attended the local technical college to learn the theory of machines, power to weight ratios and loads of other stuff. There were no girls doing motor vehicle mechanics on any of the courses. Only young lads. Maybe it's different today. Before I was old enough to drive I had several pre-war cars I tinkered with, including a Ford 1172cc 8HP Model Y with rod brakes. That was a 1936 model as I recall. It had the typical Ford split valve guides. After I finished my apprenticeship I moved to Germany as a guest worker in the prototype department at Ford-Werke in Cologne. When we dismantled each prototype car after hundreds of hours on the test track, we had to lay out all tbe main components on long wooden trestle tables in their approximate positions on the vehicle. Then the design engineers would arrive to inspect everything. We had to use a torque wrench on just about every nut and bolt, then paint a narrow strip of yellow paint from the nut or bolt head to its flange, so any movement could be spotted.

amazing simply amazing its awesome to see a dad teach his daughter.

I have a small tractor repair business in South Carolina and I really enjoy watching your videos! I’ve been doing this for 40 plus years and you do a great job! Thanks for sharing!

I never meet a mechanic with such clean hands.

@SuperLittleTyke

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, but nowadays mechanics wear latex gloves! It was unheard of in the 1960s when I was doing my apprenticeship.

Do not ever stop teaching. I inherited a 1952 8N from my grandfather and it is a true Ford (fix or repair daily). I love it and have a bunch of work to do on it. So keep the education coming young lady.

Im out here in Massachusetts sitting in traffic and this series came up. I don't own one of these tractors but love the mechanics of these old machines. Dad must be so proud. These videos are a joy to watch. It was so enjoyable to watch and learn about this type of tractor and what it takes to keep it running but the best part for me was seeing a dad working along side his daughter. Awesome job by you both.

I always love hearing that first start up after a rebuild. These tractors are so simple that I might just pick one up just to tinker with it. Thanks, Dan and Rachel!

The Ford 8n is a beautiful and very useful tractor. I have grandpa's from 1949, and I have acquired a 1950 and a 1951 8n, and they all get used and loved. Even if they're not perfect.

Dan and Rachel, thank you for the four-part series on rebuilding the 8N motor. It's been decades since I owned a Ford tractor, but your videos would have been a great help as I maintained my tractor, or at least tried to. I live in Europe now and don't see any 2N, 8N, or 9N tractors, but I am looking for them.

I just found your site yesterday and I have to say I am very impressed with your knowledge and passion for these old tractors. Your presentation skills are off the chart!

Thanks to the two of you. This was a great series, I have been wondering when somebody was going to put one out. Thanks again for taking the leap.

Just inherited my dads old jubilee. So glad to find this channel!

Very informative and resourceful Rachel. You and Dan have done another good job. I just love the smooth sound of these tractors.

Just bought the engine rebuild kit and bearings from your site. Still have to buy the valve train kit. Very happy to give you my business for producing these videos

Great Video's lots of usable info, I have rebuilt all kinds of engines over the years but about 5 years ago bought a 8N tractor and knew absolutely nothing about flat head motors. I have a drag blade plus a old bucket kit someone added on. This thing smokes and sputters but when it digs in, them back tires just keep on turning and nothing can stop it. Had problem with plugs fowling out due to oil in the cylinders, so I know she is worn out and needs a good rebuild. I put some fowlers on it for the plugs, but it is time to over haul it. These video's have really opened up a whole new world for engine building. Got to finally see just exactly how the flat head valves work. I always thought they would be more complicated then that, LOL!!! Compared to the 4 cam's and 4 valve's on my Ford Shelby these things are a piece of cake. Thanks again, great video.

Great job! Just bought a food 8n that has been sitting for 10 years. I know it needs work but that's why I bought it! I'm sure I'll be contacting y'all for parts in the near future! Thanks!

Miss Rachel, I was absolutely enchanted 🧔

Absolutely love the videos so informational. I just purchased a 1940 9n and installed a wire rope front plow

I was very impressed by this series. Your delivery, your knowledge--excellent! Wish I had a tractor to rebuild. ;)

I never worked on a tractor. But I fell in love when I worked on a 9N. I also had never spray painted and I painted brother tractor Ford Red and Grey for first time and it turned out great. Ever since I have enjoyed watching your videos. And plan on purchasing books and videos. Only problem I really had to research was brakes. His had barely any. Also how to convert to electronic ignition? Videos on these 2 subjects would be awesome. Keep up the great work! Much appriciated.

I can’t believe the knowledge from a young person? Impressive! Great information.

Thank you guys so much for making these videos. I just opened the head on mine and it looks like one of the cylinders is missing a sleeve! So it looks like I will be doing a rebuild myself. And I love seeing a woman work on the tractor. My daughter absolutely loves my 2n It was very upset when she saw daddy taking it apart.

Thank you for the videos I’m way more confident on rebuilding my engine.

I'm nearly 60 years old to old to do it more than once. Good job young lady.

Thanks for sharing all of this information, This series of videos are going to become very useful for me in the near future.

Such a great series , well done !

Thanks so much, I cant wait to get started on my 52 8N Another great video!

Great series, thanks to you both!

Muy interesante!!! Su forma de explicar los detalles del armado y las precauciones para que todo esté correctamente armado¡Muchas gracias por su esfuerzo!!!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Looking forward to buying a rebuild kit from your company for my 1948 8n Ford.

I just finished watching all 4 videos and couldn’t help thinking that it would be fun assisting in the overhaul. On the humorous side, I visualized the 3 Stooges feeble attempt to overhaul a motor. Hahahaha Forgive me, I couldn’t help but mention it.

Well done! Where were you folks when I split my 2N 12 years ago to to do my rod bearings? LOL!

Nice video and thank you for your detail.

Thank You people very much. One day I will tackle that job.

Great series thank you

Wow you are an awesome teacher. Thank you 😊

Great video thank you

Wow I am impressed now I want a Ford traktor but here in Sweden there are not many of them we have the grey Ferguson one which is very similar used to have one of those now I missed that time . Greetings from Sweden 🙂

You all do a great job. love seeing you videos. Getting ready to buy a 8N for a overhaul project with the boy scouts. I can for see part orders coming your way.....

@SuperLittleTyke

3 жыл бұрын

I went on their website and was surprised to find most parts were quite affordable. There must be an awful lot of these tractors all over America. Here in the UK in the 1950s the Fordson Major tractor was commonly used, as was the very lightweight Massey Ferguson.

Great video series.

Thanks for showing those great videos & keep up with the good job

thank you pretty lady

Great videos. Thanks a bunch!

Wonderful video series. Good job!

Rachel, you with this video is wonderful and useful, and the father has good experience in mechanical equipment. Follow you from Saudi Arabia at 8 pm

@ShainAndrews

3 жыл бұрын

Are there any tractors like this over in Saudi Arabia?

All the info I've seen about head gaskets on automotive flatties is that the rolled edge of the gasket goes down to the block and the smooth side goes up to the head.

Hey nice work guys! Please do a Case tractor with a 188d inframe rebuild next !

I mention you guys when somebody is looking for parts or general direction while working on these vintage machines. And yes, do the mechanicals first. I mean sometimes you find a mechanical issue that simply is not worth moving forward with.

Awesome video series, thanks!!

"You don't want to watch a video that lasts forever." Actually... Yes. Yes I do.

I am curious , with all your knowledge and parts availability , why did you go to 12 volts on your tractor ? I have an early 8N with the 6 volt system intact , and it starts quickly year round . Thanks for these videos , your teachings are easy to follow .

I always get the motor and trany to go together befor tighting

HEY! Where's the video of installing the engine to the bell housing??????

👍 great tutorial

Very interesting work. Just one minor thing Torgue is measured in lbf ft (pounds force feet) not foot pounds.

Did you prime the oil pump behind the scene? I personally wouldn't fire up a newly rebuilt engine without doing this.

I know your proud ,Dad!

Rachel, I always enjoy your videos. Did you change the pulley on the alternator? It looked like the one that was on the alternator was too narrow. This was a great series.

I've got a 1950 Ford 8n that leaks water into the engine oil. Is this a possible Crack in the block or the head gasket? I had the block patted and rebuild it but didn't check for cracks. The head looked pretty stright.

Good job sounds great. Thanks 😊!!

Neibor of mine got 8n I wouldn't mind tackling but it's got coolant in the oil don't know block might be cracked like to get it redue it if it wasn't for the water in the oil

Very informative video

A+

any thoughts on upgrading to a electronic over points

Can you tell me if they make a electronic ignition upgrade for the Ford 8n tractor, mine is always burning out points

when you have the timing marks lined up. Is number one cylinder on top dead center or do got to turn it there.. what year of ford is this thks Rob

My Dad and I replaced the oil pump on his 9N ford. We started it and it ran great with 30lbs pressure. It sat for a week and when we started it again , it had no oil pressure at all. Any ideas?

Rachel you have the Tal Walkenfeld thing going on, she’s a dead ringer of you.

@joebrunette5594

3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of her but I looked her up. Rachel's hair and face is a lot better and there is no similarity.

What am I missing here. In the earlier video, weren't they studs on the block and in the conclusion there are bolts for the head?

@could4903

7 ай бұрын

If you payed attention you would have heard late 8ns have bolts. The rest have studs

Nice video but people will be gritty after honeingkeep on them about cleaning that will be key to successful rebuild cleanliness

Can you do a video on a Long 560? I have recently purchased one and it also was sitting for approximately 7 years. The guide rod for the high and low is seized and the guide rod for 1st and 2nd gear is broken in half. I know I'll have to split the tractor so I'm thinking of replacing all seals, bushings, bearings, etc... I did purchase the shop manual and the parts manual.

So nice

@edmundoalejandrozepedaesco392

3 жыл бұрын

Si me pudieran traducir lo que habla esta gringuita me saco el sombrero para saludarla y felicitarla ante tanta seguridad en lo que sabe

Please make a video on Deerborn and Wagner loaders! i just bought 2 8n's and this video will come in very handy (i will be ordering from you). Each has a loader that probably does not work. There are NO videos on youtube about fixing them or parts. PLEASE HELP!

i have worked on a lot of things i lathe bridgport layout qufify reapair machines and you inpress me

I have water in the gearbox on a Ford 8n. It’s very milky. I have read that this is common. Any thoughts? Thank you.

also i have been a suoervisor leader ets for45 years

I've seen these 8N for sale through out the years in all different conditions, what would be the low & top price on these? What would be the top 5 things to look out for when buying one?

What kind of spray lubricant is that?

What kind of paint do you use for the engine? I'm going to be buying a lot of parts from you guy's. I will buy the paint book too. Excellent video!

The distributor drive slot in the end of my camshaft is broken. Do I need to take my engine apart completely to replace the camshaft?

@shopdoc

3 жыл бұрын

Yes if the distributer slot won't turn the the distributer then the point won't send spark to plugs. In short the tractor will not run. Guessing you know this already but noticed no one responded.

I bought a governor new case it will not govern it will run wide open and not govern down

Is there a way to make the ford 8n into a live pto?

@could4903

7 ай бұрын

You mean independent? No there isn't. Buy a different tractor

I wish my 8N started up as fast and as smooth as this. Mine cranks several times before it even thinks about starting.

@ZeeFrankensteel

3 жыл бұрын

Mine was like that too then I replaced the carb and now starts faster than my car (Honda). Not as smooth as the car though ;-) It starts just as fast as in the video.

@traviswebb625

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZeeFrankensteel Thanks Zee. I replaced that awhile back, but still having issues. Tested all the electrical, so I think it’s my starter.

@tonya.2113

2 жыл бұрын

Is it 12 volt or 6? 12 volt conversion with a hot coil will make a huge difference.

@traviswebb625

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonya.2113 Thanks Tony. It’s a 6V. As an update: I replaced the ground and positive cables, and the coil. She fires right up now.

are u still selling parts?

I was watching this rebuild I noticed that Dan and Rachel both using screwdrivers as prybars which screwdrivers can gouge deep marks in the head and other things on the engine, I would presume your video could afford regular mechanics pry bars and gasket scrapers. Did Dad teach Rachel how to make this video? Dennis Skinner

Wow this is the fifth diff. video I've watched where no one said anything about how's the front seal or Rope seal is put together or made to fit in place. Thanks for nothin.

Hi

I watch enough of the videos to get the gist of it, then move on. Like so many channels on KZread, this is so ad heavy that I consider it unwatchable. The ad volume is as bad as commercial FM radio stations, and it's truly a shame. Like many others, I consider KZread to be pretty much a dead medium today, as it time spent on ads is often equal to that of the actual content. I simply can't imagine so many people actually clicking the like button on channels like this. Do they really like that many ads????

Well for heaven’s sakes Rachel, will you marry me? 🙏

@REVNUMANEWBERN

3 жыл бұрын

😆😂 Bet there is a LONG line waiting for this sharp lady !

I blame you two for making me buy a small farm so I'd have an excuse to buy a small tractor. This is all your fault.

You Married ? Tom Pemberton Farm Life(In England )is badly in need of someone like you in his life.

Go to sleep ,girl !