As a reformed city kid, I've sure taken quite the liking to old tractors and ag equipment. boy they can take a beating and just shake it off like its nothing - which is good, because I put them to work lol
@IR-nq4qv
Жыл бұрын
Luke, you came out of this deal smelling like a rose, the repair cost didn't override the initial purchase price. You're a smart lad, always thinking outside the box, good job, good diagnosis and nice save. The way I see it, you bought yourself a good field mower deck with free a tractor attachment.
@JasperFromMS
Жыл бұрын
The farmer skilz are strong in you, young Luke.
@ralgith
Жыл бұрын
As much as you love the couple Fords you have, in your place I'd be adding a Farmall. Either an H or an M series. Preferably the super. Of course, I already own a 1954 Farmall Super H lol.
@CliffEckstorm-xo3jr
Жыл бұрын
@JasperFromMS 🤣👍🏻indeed!!!
@mry82
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@MadScientistGarage
Жыл бұрын
I love how you about jumped out of your boots when it tried to fire on the first try. Old stuff is just tough. Not fast, not generally that efficient, but definitely engineered by people who made tanks and planes that could not under any circumstances fail.
@jmaxim80
Жыл бұрын
My Grandfather God rest his soul, swore by those old Ford tractors. I can't even remember how many of them he owned but he worked every single one of them weekly and they kept on doing what they were built for. And were talking about tractors that are almost 100 years old at this point, there isn't a piece of equipment today that is manufactured that you'll see in 100 years. If I were you brother, I would finish converting it to 12V then give it the maintenance it needs and then like you said put the old girl to work and it will love every minute of it. Hell of a nice Score in my Book.
@jvin248
Жыл бұрын
You have a perfect old tractor. Parts for those are all over available, Tractor Supply will have distributors, coils, and carburetors on the shelf in stock. The tires on that tractor look in great shape -- they are worth a lot (go price a set). I have a 1955 Ferguson and I converted it to 12v so it starts a lot better now than it ever did back on the farm when I was a kid. It was the hardest working tractor on our farm, pitching in when the other bigger tractors broke down. My grandfather traded in a team of horses for his first 9N on his 80 acre dairy farm back in the 1950s. These tractors fed the nation. Spend the time on this tractor getting back to reliable functional level just as you'd put time in cars. Convert it to 12v and put LED lights on it so you can even mow at night with the goal of reliability. You're the caretaker of this history so leave it in better shape to carry on.
@chadfield376
Жыл бұрын
I have a ‘55 Ferguson TO35 myself I inherited from my dad when he passed away in ‘18, that tractor was the last thing my dad and my grandfather worked on and rebuilt the engine together and got it to daily running status before my dad passed followed by my Grandfather 3yrs later; love that little tractor. Planning to get a finish mower to pull behind it next summer to help keep two large area swaths mowed on my 17acre property that’s too ruff to mow with my zero turn mower. I like your idea of putting LED lights on in place of the conventional ones:-)
@hiscifi2986
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't bother with the lights, just try to finish your jobs before teatime. Also the dew on the ground makes working at night not such a good idea.
@chadfield376
Жыл бұрын
Jvin248, you are also right on tires, I spent $475 to have one tire delivered to my wife’s RE office 2yrs ago (place would only ship to commercial address Lol).
@michaelmonette1228
Жыл бұрын
i had a 9n running for 34 hours straight with a pto generator during a snow storm only had to top it off 3 times. the ford n series tractors are bullet proof
@BBCKT
Жыл бұрын
"The rest of it's life". Most of that antique tractor equipment will probably outlive all of us and not break a sweat.
@kennethsonier1766
Жыл бұрын
The tractor went from it's probably junk to actually doing a good job mowing 👍 great job getting her running Luke. Keep the cool videos coming 👍✌️🇺🇲
@MrPanzerDragoon
5 ай бұрын
Oh man, love watching these revivals. It was a blast watching you and Kevin work on old cars, but this solo bit is a whole nother level! Keep it up and stay safe out there my friend!
@AntonioClaudioMichael
Жыл бұрын
These old Ford tractors are my favorite good old work horses
@TheTulerie
Жыл бұрын
"why does my back always hurt?" That got me laughing 🤣
@dennisthomas4766
Жыл бұрын
That is called a birdcage distributor, years ago a man I worked for had the special machine to work on them distributors as that machine set the timing in the distributor and they use to be on the ford cars and trucks of the 1930's and 40's... Years ago NAPA in Uniontown Pa would send a bunch of distributors for my boss to set them up so that when people put them on their cars they would start right up and run with no problems... I don't know where that machine is at today as he passed away and his garage tools got sold...
@williambehles7704
Жыл бұрын
Luke, you don't post real often, but when you do it's simply appointment viewing! Love your stuff!
@kerrylewis2581
Жыл бұрын
That was nuts and may be one of the coolest "will it work" videos I've seen in a long time.
@FishFind3000
Жыл бұрын
We gotta see what the extra 2 speed gearbox does! I wanna see a top speed run!
@brentmcmillan646
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! You won a free running tractor with the purchase of your Woods mower. I don’t have that kind of luck.
@jackkutzer4847
Жыл бұрын
Lule. I am not your father. However, I do enjoy the revival vids. Like the no nonsense and drama free videos. Keep them coming.
@jackkutzer4847
Жыл бұрын
Luke. Sorry. Typed Lule earlier. Noticed the AMC Gremlin in the background. Is that a future revival car? I had one back 40 years ago. I like it more now than I did back then. Such as life. Thanks.
@daveallen8824
Жыл бұрын
80 yrs old and still on the job - just can't keep an old Ford down!
@lindanelson8400
Жыл бұрын
That worked out great. Buy one, get one for free. You bought a mower, and got a free tractor, which will probably keep right on going for as long as you want it to. 😊
@tomlin7863
Жыл бұрын
Those old Ford tractors were built good I have ran some in my time, from a 1940 to a 52, very used for work on the farm, from mowing hay fields, raking and many of uses, I have 1940 that I use every now and then. it a straight blade on the back for grading my up hill gravel driveway.
@mburrill88
Жыл бұрын
I used to love crank starting our 9N. A great American machine.
@honorrolls5415
Жыл бұрын
Great fun just love how the old antique Fords keep on fighting death. Thanks for the fun Bill in Fort Wayne
@stevetheriault4164
Жыл бұрын
THOSE OLD TRACTORS WERE BUILT TO LAST SHE SEEMS TO WORK PRETTY DAM GOOD ,,NICE TO SEE IT GET SOME TLC SURE IT WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU FOR MANY MORE YEARS GREAT JOB LUKE
@AntonioClaudioMichael
Жыл бұрын
Old Ford tractor making some nice Lawn Stripes
@cabdriveruk
Жыл бұрын
Just a great video of working on old stuff when it was easy to fix with very few parts required. Cheers, Jeff.
@martinpetersen5740
Жыл бұрын
Awesome !! Good olde ford tractors never die🤠🤠
@bubbacomputer
Жыл бұрын
I've had a couple 8N's and 9N/2N's. Those updraft carbs can leak air around the butterfly shaft, you might have to put some copper sleeves in there or replace the carb all together, after that she should idle nice and smooth as long as the rest of the fuel/ignition is working good and the valve lash is within specs. Also spring for a set of NGK BP4HS plugs, they are a bit hotter than original plugs but they always started easiest and ran best of any plug I've used in those Ford flat heads. Really glad the old girl is running again, you have to love the simplicity of them!
@danielstrachan8988
Жыл бұрын
I just love these old Ford tractors 😁😁👍👍
@calvinlevie943
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, another entertaining, and schooling mission, darn you are second to none, excellent at what you do , keep on being great when you have some time, bring us some more videos
@shaundonahue4621
Жыл бұрын
I like those old Ford tractors, indeed they are incredibly resillient.
@GeorgiaRidgerunner
Жыл бұрын
i just love those old ford tractors
@Sandkei
Жыл бұрын
Amazing how resilient the old girl is. They don't make em like that anymore. Nice find Luke 👍
@bobtucker8875
Жыл бұрын
Yeppers, I'd have to say that's a keeper. Great 👍 content 👍 guys.
@davidweidner1675
Жыл бұрын
Good to see you back on line Uncle Luke
@graemepaul8748
Жыл бұрын
Great to see old stuff working again.
@bbrut3332
Жыл бұрын
That old belly mower was doing a descent job cutting your field. Darn tough those old Fords and their add on gear.
@rayk126
Жыл бұрын
I can still remember the day my Dad bought a similar used Ford in 1967. I was just a kid sitting on my Dads knee as we drove it to our farm by Wisconsin Dells. I have many memories of using it over the next years.
@mkbarber65
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see this tractor back running. I spent many hours on one of those on our tobacco farm here in Ontario Canada when I was growing up. Would love to see her brought all the way back. Thanks Luke!
@kbar150
Жыл бұрын
Love those old fords. Neighbors in TN had a few they used for farming, an he refurbished them bout every 2 years. They were not fast, but damn they would always run
@thomasknobbe4472
Жыл бұрын
My first real tractor job was driving Uncle Mello's 8N on the hay fork rope, so this warms my heart. They just start up and want to keep running. Best part was when the sediment bowl hit the top of the radiator when you were just about to get the hood off. Just because it could. I did not need to see the inside of that water hose, however. Keep it going!
@brentstewart59
Жыл бұрын
Its a Ford. It'll run
@robmarshall5100
Жыл бұрын
50 years ago's taught all this in school. It's great that you're bringing this out into cdear. That really helps as well, thank you.
@danielrobey1759
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, the way that ol girl fired up and ran didn’t surprise me at all… they are dirt simple and as tough as can be
@dajuice8228
Жыл бұрын
Thanks uncle Luke, hope to see some more videos I miss the weekly stuff. Great find as well, my grandpa had a 9n for years, sold it and bought a fancy new Holland then bought back the 9n and let the new Holland sit. The old stuff is just better cars, trucks, tractors etc.
@rodfatherschopshop6004
Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe you doubted that little flathead 4cyl if it would run. Those things are bulletproof! It could of been under water for years and probably would have started. 😂😎🇺🇸
@MrKnotWright
Жыл бұрын
Mmmm That good orange antifreeze, that stuff lasts forever!
@duanebolen543
Жыл бұрын
Them old Fords are hard to die.
@cobbleup
Жыл бұрын
I with you! Gotta love a runner when you think it’s junk.
@steamy1225
Жыл бұрын
Awesome find. Glad the tractor is working.
@robertmundy9935
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff ! Love the old fords
@jimo2627
Жыл бұрын
So cool reviving a old tractor
@cliffordplasd8239
Жыл бұрын
Luke the myth the man. The man who is making tractors great again!
@davewells2046
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saving such a sweet tractor
@JazzbLu
Жыл бұрын
Leave it to an old Ford to run like it was never shut off after years of sitting! I miss working on them.
@dougeaton2446
Жыл бұрын
Almost cant kill those old n series.... my 48 8n is still original and still runs great and holds 30 psi at idle very strong little engine
@haroldrogers6083
Жыл бұрын
Well Uncle Luke it looks like your going to have two tractors on your hands !!
@vayabroder729
Жыл бұрын
My grandpa had one of those 8N models. Motor is very similar to a Model A. Total workhorse.
@rogerking2519
Жыл бұрын
I ran my 9N for years almost the same way you did. The only difference is I cut the top part of the coil off and ran my wire from that so it sealed up the distributor. I eventually bought the 12 volt coil replaced but it got me through many years. Love your channel.
@randyratcliff8790
Жыл бұрын
Awesome old tractor
@DScaglione.
Жыл бұрын
Before I hit the 👍🏽 and hit PLAY … I gonna guess YES
@adamperry2147
Жыл бұрын
Love it! My dad had an old 53 Jubilee that was tough as nails. The carb needed constant attention, but everything else worked well for it's age. Great find and great video!
@phr3dmcc0y
Жыл бұрын
shit man, full 12v convert it and give it a good paint job and enjoy! i love this sort of content!
@AntonioClaudioMichael
Жыл бұрын
Nice work with the Tan Cap being turned into a coil
@aaronelliott3019
Жыл бұрын
Definitely saved that tractor from going to the scrap pile. Those old Ford's will outlive most newer equipment. Those flatheads are damn near indestructible. Built with simplicity in mind that way the farmer could service his own equipment when no parts store is readily available. Great job 👍
@upfactoryracing4148
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love those old Ford's!
@johnwhitaker545
Жыл бұрын
Man it’s almost like it wants to live. It’s super cool that you’ve given it a new lease on life. Props
@carterbro
Жыл бұрын
Hi-Lo Transmission is sweet!
@jeffsr8300
Жыл бұрын
Ironically I just spent the entire weekend on my 9n grading the roads where I live 8hrs. a day 3 days in a row not a single complaint from in. Great job Thnx.👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@JeffPeter-l8b
Жыл бұрын
They're some of best tractors ever built
@charleykeenan6171
Жыл бұрын
Bravo 👏 this is exactly what Ford had in mind for these little gems! Loved the episode 👌
@firepinto
Жыл бұрын
My Grandpa farmed with one of these. Not sure the model, they all looked the same to me. I was just a kid the last time I seen it run.
@ThomasthEEngineR
Жыл бұрын
Looks super fun!
@jeepanimal2943
Жыл бұрын
Very nice score. They might be a pain to get parts for, but, when they work, you can't kill 'em.
@rexkean
Жыл бұрын
Love those little 2-9n ford tractors. Ya just almost cant kill them!
@jasonhastings5538
5 ай бұрын
About that time!!! I could watch a good mowing video!!!👍👍👍👍
@louroberts5567
Жыл бұрын
E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T!! Love that old rig! Nice job, Luke! God bless.
@stephengordon576
Жыл бұрын
Uncle Luke does not post up enough vidyas... I'm going to say it if nobody else will!
@Grand_Works
Жыл бұрын
This is your best video yet! The shooting, diversity of shots, showing the process. More tractor vids! 4K when? haha
@highway445
Жыл бұрын
The great part of having an N series Ford tractor is that Tractor Supply has most of the parts for them and Ebay has a ton of parts for them I guarantee. You can also get the 12 volt coil for the distributor too. I have 2 8n's in my collection and love them.
@danswartwood4580
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing and your APPRECIATION to your subscribers Luke.
@SuperBones1982
Жыл бұрын
I love Ford 8 & 9 N tractors. I first learned how to drive and operate on a 8N. Will always have special place in my heart. 😆 Great Video
@cynthiahoekstra7212
2 ай бұрын
We had an 8N when I was a kid. The metal seat looked like chrome by being polished by my backside. Always ran, always worked.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
Жыл бұрын
Engine sounds Very healthy
@renem6441
Жыл бұрын
That was amazing way to bring it back to life!! 3d print a cover for the distributor and cap!! And you’re set!! Thanks for sharing make a series of the rebuild it deserves
@bobeaseshop9389
Жыл бұрын
I am not one to comment too often but I will here because that was just fun to watch! Nice that you went in easy and cheap and it came out so well. I deal with older cars and how they are built so strong is amazing. What a workhorse you have there. Bobby
@SIXPACFISH
Жыл бұрын
Tractors built back in the days when companies made things to last forever, and anyone could work on them. Vastly different than today.
@bbrut3332
Жыл бұрын
Darn, between you, Junkyard Digs and VGG, you guys are all showing your mid west farming roots. Next ya know you will be getting ready to till some land for next spring. Keep it up.
@markbedard6238
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely a win nice job
@Hemi_the_BlackSheep
Жыл бұрын
i love these old dogs. once i move it will be one of my 1st purchases. Good work man
@tonyfriend7413
Жыл бұрын
sept. 22nd. 23 6.04 Pm cst USA.. GREAT Score Luke. When that little FoMoCo Tractor was Brand New/Slightly Used, That was Some Famers Pride and Joy When he was No longer gonna g=have to use horses anymore for his mowing and plowing/spring summer field work. tony the tiger..
@jimo2627
Жыл бұрын
I dig that AMC gremlin in the back ground 👍
@AntonioClaudioMichael
Жыл бұрын
Lots of water coming out the exhaust impressive it runs so well hopefully no water in the oil
@pomwimbuu
Жыл бұрын
Dang it runs good. Worth really getting it fixed up.
@Scrambler85
Жыл бұрын
Built FORD tough is the truth
@marksearcy9708
Жыл бұрын
😁👍 I enjoy thoes old 9n
@DANBED20021
Жыл бұрын
Luke I know I might be a waste of your time but I'm very curious to see one of your carb cheaters on this tractor and seeing the difference of how the engine performs with it
@ThunderHead289
Жыл бұрын
Not at all, I really want to. Would be really cool. I need to wrangle the exhaust so it's not leaky and then I'll definitely do it
@DANBED20021
Жыл бұрын
@@ThunderHead289 for your carbs heaters do you know if they would work on vehicles such as like my Chevy truck where I have one of the first generation throttle body fuel injected I mean the engine and throttle body connections already have their own IAT, TPS MAP or MAF sensors as well as coolant temp sensors and 1 single wire O2 sensor On the driver side manifold. But I also have the ability to put another O2 sensor on the manifold on the passenger side as well. But they are both pre catalytic converter and my exhaust system is from California. If you do your research you will see that I have the big boxy looking cat! 3 " inlet and 3" outlet! I also wonder I'd you have parameters for 2 pre cat and 2 post cat O2 sensors.
@hatrickmusicnz
Жыл бұрын
What a great little tractor.
@breech123
Жыл бұрын
We mowed a neighbors neglected tall grass field and lost a 65 year old water pump on the six volt 8n. The local tractor store had one in stock.
@paulweigle6872
Жыл бұрын
I love old farm equipment.
@grantkoeller8911
Жыл бұрын
This vintage tractor is worthy of a full showroom restoration to go to car shows and tractor shows. Once fully restored the value will be much higher. this 80 year old tractor was built FORD tough.
@jboyette
Жыл бұрын
That's an impressive cutter. What a score. Great video.
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