Aluminum hood 9n

Forst 700-900 9N's off the production line had aluminum hoods, aluminum grille, tranny cover, and aluminum dash assembly.

In the 'collectors' world, some of these tractors are monitored as to current location and owner and tracked.

Yep, an aluminum hood alone can fetch 2500.00 or more.

If your 9N serial number is in the 900 or less range, chances are it is orginal to the engine block.

You will also need to look at the dash for keyswitch palcement, IDENTICAL brakes pedals for both left and right, front spindle grease fittings facing forward, smooth rear hubs and not hot riveted hubs, small generator, and casting code numbers on the rear trumpets and other housings.

All of these will give you clues wether or not the 9N has been cobbled together, or intact and in original condition.

No matte what, acquire the hood assembly and tractor and consider yourself fortunate for locating a 5 star tractor if everything cvomes together. These tractors are worth the time and money to restore and I will purchase it from you soemtime down the line and help you acquire parts to get this puppy to show and work condition.

good luck. 9N'er

My recommendation is that you get away from that tractor...it's gotta be junk! Ummmmm m...where is it located? ;=) LOL

I'm in Northeast Ohio...if you need some local help, let me know...I have a restoration '42 2N and a '53 Jubilee.

The magneto would likely make it a 2N engine, but also look for a choke rod hole in the dog leg next to the hood. Since the magneto models did not have electric start, the choke knob was located in the front of the tractor so the operator who cranked the engine could feather out the choke.