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Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor

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B Fred TX

01-12-2001 06:12:01




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Can anyone personally confirm that the 8N got a side distributor in 1950 after serial # 263844?
I'm looking for an 8N with the side Distributor. They have been elusive. Seen 6 so far, no luck. Serial numbers were un-readable on most.
Two different old-timers have claimed they were only on '52 model. Several websites claim they started in 1950. If that's so, half of all 8N's produced should have the side distributor and I've just been very unlucky so far. Thanks in advance for your help.

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Walt8N123??

01-12-2001 10:49:27




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 Re: Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor in reply to B Fred TX, 01-12-2001 06:12:01  
Bill not sure what part of Texas you are in but they have a auction just south of Palestine on 19 I'm not sure if it is the 3rd or 4th weekend each month I was there last year they had about 10 8N/9N's of different quality price range was $1000 to $2000 part tractors were available also.



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Steve W

01-12-2001 08:52:48




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 Re: Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor in reply to B Fred TX, 01-12-2001 06:12:01  
is there something else better about a sidemount? I see others looking for them, but I can't see why, the front mounts are easy to work on....is there something else that would make one desire these?

Just curious...
Steve



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Eddie S.

01-12-2001 09:30:18




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 Re: Re: Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor in reply to Steve W, 01-12-2001 08:52:48  
Also, when you get into a little water, the side distributor 8Ns won't get water sprayed on the distributor from the fan the way the front ones will.



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B Fred TX

01-12-2001 09:14:40




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 Re: Re: Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor in reply to Steve W, 01-12-2001 08:52:48  
Personal preference mostly.
Points have to be easier to adjust. Also, I've seen an electronic ignition conversion offered for the side mount. From what I've read, there were several subtle improvements that came out on the later 8N models. Proofmeter, Improved Steering box, and others. See Link below. I've got a need for a tractor, but it's not urgent. I've decided to try and find a later model 8N. The distributor is the easiest way to pinpoint a later model. Even with the side distributor, it may not have all the other improvements, but it gets me in the ballpark.

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Bill In Houston

01-12-2001 09:13:08




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 Re: Re: Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor in reply to Steve W, 01-12-2001 08:52:48  
Steve;

On the side mount, you can install electronic ignition (requires 12v conversion) and the benefits include no more messing with points and a couple of extra horses.

Regards
Bill



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Fletch_NC

01-12-2001 06:48:55




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 Re: Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor in reply to B Fred TX, 01-12-2001 06:12:01  
1950 8N ser# 303882 has side mount.



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PAUL8N

01-12-2001 06:40:47




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 Re: Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor in reply to B Fred TX, 01-12-2001 06:12:01  
MY NUMBER IS 206992 AND IS A FRONT MOUNT DIST. FYI



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Gaspump

01-12-2001 06:27:48




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 Re: Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor in reply to B Fred TX, 01-12-2001 06:12:01  
Add one more to that total, actually started with #263844. Yes the majority of 8'Ns were built with the side mount. Just a note, side mount N's are not any better nor do they have any greater capabilities than the front mounts.



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8N 320368

01-12-2001 06:22:07




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 Re: Need confirmation on 8N w/ Side Distributor in reply to B Fred TX, 01-12-2001 06:12:01  
My serial is 320368. It has a side mount and is a 1950



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