1939–1952 Ford 9N, 2N & 8N Tractor Parts Catalog (P/N PA8282D)
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Ford Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: 9N, 2N, 8N
Sub-models / Variants: Kerosene Type, 8N BSN 263844, 9N ASN 12499, 8N ASN 290271
Model Years: 1939–1952 (1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952)
Serial Numbers: 8N BSN 263844, 9N ASN 12499, 8N ASN 290271
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Engine displacement: 119.7 cu in (1961 cc)
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Rated horsepower: 23 hp at 2000 rpm
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Wheel base: 60 in (1524 mm)
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Dry tractor weight: 2305 lbs (1045 kg)
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Cylinder head bolt torque: 55–65 lb-ft (75–88 N·m)
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Spark plug gap: 0.025 in (0.64 mm)
Ford Manual Features & Content Preview
This New Holland Service Parts Catalog, PA8282D (Ref. 58082822), Issue 8-93, covers parts for 1939–1952 Ford 9N, 2N, and 8N tractors, including kerosene-equipped variants. Applicability is identified by model, assembly, and individual part.
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Engine components: Internal and external engine assembly views, overhaul kit contents, valve train and oil pump parts, oil filters, and governors.
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Fuel, cooling, and exhaust: Carburetor component views, kerosene vaporizers and manifolds, fuel-system parts, air cleaners, radiators, water pumps, and mufflers.
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Drivetrain and PTO: Transmission assembly drawings and gearshift parts for 9N/2N, plus clutch, differential, center housing, and power take-off component listings.
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Hydraulic lift: Exploded hydraulic pump and lift assemblies, with model-specific control components, lift shafts, links, and leveling boxes.
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Steering and chassis: Steering drag link and end kit chart, steering gear, front and rear wheels, front axles, brake controls, driver seats, and sheet metal.
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Electrical equipment: Generator and starter motor exploded views, distributor and coil parts, illustrated wiring layouts, lighting kits, magnetic idler pulley parts, and proofmeters.
This catalog is suited to restorers and mechanics who can identify installed assemblies and use illustrated parts lists to plan repairs.
Assembly and Part Breakdown
Illustration references connect components to part numbers, quantities, hardware descriptions, and replacement notes. Exploded views show component relationships. Complete repair, overhaul, and adjustment procedures are not included.
Transmission coverage: The internal gearbox and gearshift breakdowns cover the 9N and 2N three-speed transmission. The shared transmission-case and clutch listings include 8N parts, but there is no internal 8N gearbox breakdown.
Dedicated brake, brake-control, steering-gear, rear-axle-shaft, and water-pump breakdowns are also scoped to 9N/2N.
Steering and Replacement Fitment
The steering drag link chart matches replacement components to the steering gear, spindle arms, and original or replacement front center axle. It distinguishes 8N/8NAN configurations around serial breaks 216988/216989 and 451958/451959.
For tractors with a changed steering gear or spindle arm, the chart bases parts selection on the installed equipment. This helps avoid ordering a drag link kit for a configuration the tractor no longer has.
The 8N rear-wheel listing flags possible contact between a replacement wheel disc and the brake drum.
Engine and Kerosene Applications
Overhaul kit listings for the four-cylinder engine distinguish thin sleeves, thick sleeves, semi-finished sleeves, and matched piston sets. The internal engine section records the replacement of four-ring service pistons with three-ring pistons and identifies compatible ring sets.
Kerosene entries identify 9NAN, 2NAN, and 8NAN applications. Carburetor and vaporizer listings distinguish battery-ignition and magneto-conversion components; the muffler entry also notes a fit modification for kerosene tractors.
Hydraulic Lift Components
The lift-cylinder listings distinguish the original piston from the NAA530B replacement and its seal components. Hydraulic-pump parts separate 9N/2N and 8N control arrangements and include color-coded valve-size selections.
Working on vintage agricultural equipment involves heavy components and hydraulic systems under pressure. Use the appropriate service manual for safe support, pressure relief, and reassembly procedures.
Electrical Coverage and Serial References
Distributor/coil and electrical-wiring sections cover 9N, 2N, and 8N BSN 263844. The starter-switch section identifies 2N and 9N ASN 12499 applications; the proofmeter section is labeled 8N ASN 290271. BSN means before serial number; ASN means after serial number.
The electrical pages provide illustrated wiring and component layouts for parts identification. They do not provide circuit-test procedures, and the generator illustration is an exploded parts view.
Selected Seal and Bearing Dimensions
These examples are a small selection of the component dimensions recorded in the parts listings.
For the NAA530B hydraulic lift piston used in the covered tractor range, O-ring 235760 is listed with a 2.100-inch inside diameter and 0.210-inch thickness.
In the 9N/2N three-speed transmission section, bearing cone 86516471 is listed with a 1-3/8-inch inside diameter and 31/32-inch width. These are catalog dimensions for identifying parts, not wear limits or adjustment settings.
PDF Navigation and File Contents
Search, bookmarks, and diagram detail: The contents page is searchable, but the illustrated parts lists do not have searchable text. Embedded section bookmarks provide navigation. Small reference numbers in the electrical wiring illustrations are best read with zoom.
One printable 120-page PDF with English parts descriptions and a multilingual cover. The total includes 114 section pages, one cover, one tractor-record page, one contents page, two blank pages, and one promotional insert.
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