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Rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission.

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Rob

04-30-2002 20:14:55

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I own a 1950 8n w/ an auxillary 3 speed transmission. I have been told there were not many of these made. I hope someone could enlighten me on this. I am considering selling it and would also like to know what this option was called when it came out so I can list it as such. Thanks for any information.

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Does it have a lever like this?....Tyler (MD)

05-01-2002 03:20:11

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Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to Rob, 04-30-2002 20:14:55

Tyman

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ED-IL

05-01-2002 07:45:38

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Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to Does it have a lever like this?....Tyler (MD), 05-01-2002 03:20:11

Glad to see someone else out there uses a rubber strap as a battery hold down.

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Now That's a rare part.....NOT!

05-01-2002 08:23:34

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Re: Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to ED-IL, 05-01-2002 07:45:38

Ya mean the rubber strap isn't original? ;-)

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And speaking of not original.....(ED-IL)

05-01-2002 08:43:25

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Re: Re: Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to Now That's a rare part.....NOT!, 05-01-2002 08:23:34

....I am ready for parade season!

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My 2N has a horn! I tried getting an old VW horn to work, but failing at that, I found this $3.00 japanese beauty on EBAY. My son diggs it a great deal, eventhough at half throttle you can barely hear it.

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Johnny

05-01-2002 13:55:14

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to And speaking of not original.....(ED-IL), 05-01-2002 08:43:25

Never noticed the tool box on your previous pitcures. Maybe this is the first left side photo. If you recently added the tool box, where did you find it?

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ED-IL

05-01-2002 14:02:15

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to Johnny, 05-01-2002 13:55:14

It is an original, but a bad fit. You see, the mounting tab is rusted off, so I added a couple of holes below the hinge and it still works. Since it is already butchered, I didn't mind one more hole for the horn.

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Tyler (MD)

05-01-2002 13:40:28

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to And speaking of not original.....(ED-IL), 05-01-2002 08:43:25

Too bad it doesn't go..."a-ooga".

LOL,
Tyman

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Dave Smith, How about

05-01-2002 18:32:33

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to Tyler (MD), 05-01-2002 13:40:28

One that goes MOOOOO? But if you blow it at a bull you better be in high gear and ready to go.
Dave <*)))><

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ED-IL

05-01-2002 08:30:18

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Re: Re: Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to Now That's a rare part.....NOT!, 05-01-2002 08:23:34

you mean "just like original"

I guess I have been ordering parts on line for too long.

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not very rare . . . Dell (WA)

04-30-2002 22:37:54

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Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to Rob, 04-30-2002 20:14:55

Rob..... .....The optional dealer installed Sherman 3-speed aux tranny is probably in about 50% of all N-Tractors. It is highly desirable, probably adds about $250 to market value. Those that are trying to find a used one to put in their N-Tractor are paying $500+ for the privilege. Just like your 8N, Sherman's are no longer made.

I believe that the Sherman aux trannys were first introduced in 1940, just after they started production of N-Tractors. And continued production until about 1958. They first came as an overdrive, then underdrive and I think in 1948 as 3-speed. There was also a reverser tranny in about 1956 for forklift and front end loader operation.

And just incase someone asks, NO, the low range of the Sherman aux tranny does not make the N-Tractor a rototiller machine. Ground speed is still too high and PTO rpms are too low..... ...Dell

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04-30-2002 20:35:39

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Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to Rob, 04-30-2002 20:14:55

Can you post a picture or describe the location and function of the auxiliary transmission? Is it a Sherman over-direct-under or something else?

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rob

05-02-2002 17:23:06

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Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to bg, 04-30-2002 20:35:39

Thanks for the information about the aux transmission. Mine is on the left side just as the photo at the beginning of this subject is. The funny thing is I thought it was just a 2 speed for about 2 years until someone showed me the middle range.

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bruyguy

05-01-2002 19:26:26

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Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to bg, 04-30-2002 20:35:39

I have a lever on the opposite side as this lever. WHAT does my lever do? I have never messed with is. I have only had the 8n for 3 weeks. THANKS bryguy.

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Dell (WA)

05-02-2002 00:48:25

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Re: Re: Re: rarity of a 8n ford w/ an auxillary transmission. in reply to bruyguy, 05-01-2002 19:26:26

Guy..... ...your shifting lever on the right side is most likely a "Hupp" dealer installed aux tranny. I really don't know much about them but they kinda work the same way as the more common Sherman's..... ..... Dell

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