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Arne Carlson

02-11-2002 08:04:48

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I saw a post about an 8N having a 4spd tranny and a 2N/9N having 3spd's. I think the 8N I just bought has a 3spd, but also has two ranges via a lever on the lh side, near the starter. My SN does start with 8N. Is my tractor an oddball? Maybe I just don't know where 4th is. R is upper left, 1st is upper right, 3rd is below first, 2nd is to the left of 3rd, sort of in the middle. It is sounding like I may have a 9N with an 8N engine.

Also, is there a means other than the boot to hold the shifter in?

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Arne Carlson
Eagle, ID

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Danny in CO

02-11-2002 09:49:05

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Re: more 8N questions in reply to Arne Carlson, 02-11-2002 08:04:48

Arne,

The shifting pattern for the 8N 4 speed is:

R 4 1
--2 3

1st and 3rd are up and down from each other and 4th and 2nd are up and down from each other. Reverse is over to the left of 2nd and 4th.

Danny

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Arne Carlson

02-11-2002 10:00:14

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Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to Danny in CO, 02-11-2002 09:49:05

Thanks Danny, I will look between 1st and R for 4th. Any idea why my shifter comes out?

Arne

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Mike

02-11-2002 13:43:57

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Re: Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to Arne Carlson, 02-11-2002 10:00:14

Arne & Danny,
It comes out because the retaining pin is broken.
Mike

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Danny in CO

02-11-2002 10:17:38

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Re: Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to Arne Carlson, 02-11-2002 10:00:14

Off hand I don't know. I'll look at mine this evening and see if I can tell what holds it in.

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Arne Carlson

02-11-2002 11:01:08

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Re: Re: Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to Danny in CO, 02-11-2002 10:17:38

Thanks Danny, I appreciate it.

Arne

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ED-Illinois

02-11-2002 08:37:25

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Re: more 8N questions in reply to Arne Carlson, 02-11-2002 08:04:48

does your shifter come out? (I don't think it should.)

it was a common practice (so I am told) for dealers to swap out engines on the N series tractors with factory rebuilt ones. Since the engine is virtually the same from '39 to '50, it is possible that you have a hybrid.

Not only did the 8N have a 4 speed tranny, it also has a small lever below the right hand of the operator's seat for draft and position control selection. Also both brake pedals are located on the right on an 8N.

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Richard

02-11-2002 16:22:13

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Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to ED-Illinois, 02-11-2002 08:37:25

How do you use the draft and position controls?

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ED-Illinois

02-12-2002 02:34:43

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Re: Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to Richard, 02-11-2002 16:22:13

draft control for implements in the ground (plowing and such) position control for above the ground (mowers and such)

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DON TX

02-11-2002 20:00:15

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Re: Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to Richard, 02-11-2002 16:22:13

Check the archives. There is a recent post on this that is the most informative one I've seen. Can't remember who but within the last month. I thought I had it saved but can't find it now.LOL HTH DON TX

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ED-Illinois

02-11-2002 08:39:32

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Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to ED-Illinois, 02-11-2002 08:37:25

By the way, I have a 2N and find the gear pattern very useful while plowing snow - since reverse and second are on the same side of the tranny, plowing backwards to forward is a quick gear change.

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Salmoneye

02-11-2002 08:23:58

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Re: more 8N questions in reply to Arne Carlson, 02-11-2002 08:04:48

The gears are cast into the tranny top plate around the shift lever.

See the sight below for further help on your Auxilliary transmission etc...

The Smiths'

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Arne Carlson

02-11-2002 09:04:46

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Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to Salmoneye, 02-11-2002 08:23:58

Looks like it's a Sherman. :-)

BTW, both brake pedals are on the right.

Thanks again.

Arne

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Dell (WA)

02-11-2002 09:26:01

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Re: Re: Re: more 8N questions in reply to Arne Carlson, 02-11-2002 09:04:46

Arne..... ...both brake peddles on right is 8N. Check yer tranny real close, gotta be 4-speed. But if'n yer shifter lever comes out, ya might not find all 4. Shifting pattern is cast into tranny top.
Steering gear box is major difference between 8N's and 2/9N's. Check the photo gallarys on the left sidebar for more info..... ....Dell

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