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Ande

10-16-2006 17:57:53




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I have a 8N and the serial# on the block says the following:* 8N 8188* this is exactly they numerals and astricks, my assumption is it is a 1947,am I right?

2nd question,I plan on puttin the old girl on a pull behind v plow type rotary snowblower,do you think I will need chains? Hate to have them if I didnt need them, but we get allot of snow up here in Gods country, anyway like to here you "Pro"s"tell me what is the best direction. I sure love that little tractor.Hope I can get it slow enough to blow that stuff
Ande

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lonestarjeff

10-16-2006 22:37:44




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 Re: 8N Serial # in reply to Ande, 10-16-2006 17:57:53  
It would still be a '48 model, but yes it was manufactured in late '47.

Jeff (*8N 4778*)



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Ande

10-17-2006 10:21:29




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 Re: 8N Serial # in reply to lonestarjeff, 10-16-2006 22:37:44  
So what you are saying is,the 6 digit serial # puts it in the 1948 vintage? I didnt realize the 8N would count as part of the serial # ?
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Jim.UT

10-17-2006 13:08:09




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 Re: 8N Serial # in reply to Ande, 10-17-2006 10:21:29  
All 8N serial numbers start with "8N". The first serial number was 8N1. If you look at the serial number list on this site you find that the first s/n to leave the factory in January 1948 was 8N37908.

There is always debate about the 8N's built before 1/1/48. Some say they are 1947 models. Others say the first model year of the 8N was 1948 (the 8 in "8N" stands for 1948, just like the 9 in 9N stands for 1939 and the 2 in 2N stands for 1942). Therefore it is a 1948 model manufactured in late 1947. These people will point to the fact you can buy a 2007 automobile right now and the calendar still says 2006.

Both arguments have their merit and so you can call your 8N a 1947 or a 1948 built in '47 and I won't care. Congratulations on your acquisition. I hope we can answer all your other questions, too!

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lonestarjeff

10-17-2006 13:05:22




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 Re: 8N Serial # in reply to Ande, 10-17-2006 10:21:29  
Ande...if you follow this link you'll see the 8N starting SN's for each year they were made. The "8N" prefix(in your SN)just means the engine on your tractor was originally off the assembly line after June '47. All engine SN's prior to that had "9N" prefixes(even the engines on the 2N tractors).

Jeff

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Ande

10-18-2006 17:50:18




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 Re: 8N Serial # in reply to lonestarjeff, 10-17-2006 13:05:22  
Lonestarjeff
Thanks for this information
Ande



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Jimmyjack

10-16-2006 18:10:58




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 Re: 8N Serial # in reply to Ande, 10-16-2006 17:57:53  
Im not sure of the type blower you are describing, but I push a 6 foot two stage blower but use a Jubilee or NAA. I have the wheels loaded, and the weight of the blower helps. I have chains but do not have to use them. I live in snow country (central Wisc.) Im a little concerned about the speed of your tractor. I use reverse, and I think first gear going forward will be slower. I know my blower works better with a 3 range Case IH I prefer to use. I think you may have a chance if the snow is not too wet.

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Ande

10-17-2006 10:19:04




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 Re: 8N Serial # in reply to Jimmyjack, 10-16-2006 18:10:58  
Jimmyjack
It is a pull behind 5' Eriskine,guess I'm concern if 1rst gear might be to fast
Ande



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nilram mn

10-16-2006 18:08:26




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 Re: 8N Serial # in reply to Ande, 10-16-2006 17:57:53  
To your question #2 I have been using my 8n on a 6' snowblower for four years and my chains have stayed in the garage. If your lift is working good and the snow is deep just raise the blower to take the top off on the first pass. For safeties sake and ease of opeation get an ORC. Good luck.



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Ande

10-17-2006 10:16:20




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 Re: 8N Serial # in reply to nilram mn, 10-16-2006 18:08:26  
Nilram
Yes I did get the ORC and a changever for the PTO to 1 3/8" shaft as I heard that even with the ORC you can damage the orginal shaft.Thanks for the info too
Ande



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