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Electrical
Ford 2600 Electrical schematic Click here for the PDF
Service Manual for Delco Alternators frequently used for 12 volt tractor conversions click here for the PDF
Engine Related
9n engine rebuild part 1 dis-assembly and evaluation click here for the pdf.
9n engine rebuild part 2 (revised) block assembly click here for the pdf.
9n engine rebuild part 3 (revised) valve train, flywheel, head assy click here for the pdf
9n engine rebuild part 4 new motor start-up (coming soon)
Clevite failed bearing guide click here for the pdf
N tractor head bolt tightening sequence
Fabrication related
Rebuilding a Ford 8n front bumper Click here for the PDF
Fabricating 16 inch wheels for the 9n Click here for the pdf
Modifying the Monroe 9n EZ Ride seat for 8ns Click here for the PDF
Sheet Metal repair
Repairing tractor hoods Click here for the PDF
These items are similar to the green 3m scouring pads and are used in place of wet sanding. The gray is rough and is similar to the 3m pads for home use. The purple pad is similar to 400 grit sandpaper and the white pad is finer yet. These are available at body-shop supply retailers and seem to last longer than sand paper.
Steering
Timing the steering sectors in a Ford 9n click here for the PDF
Ford Model 2600 Steering shaft seal replacement
Previously posted to the N Tractor Club. Here is the PDF.
Ford Model 2600 Power Steering pump seal replacement.
Click here for the PDF
Transmission Related
Rebuilding worn 9n shift covers click here for the PDF
Rear axle/brakes
Ford 9n/2n rear axle repairs document for brakes, axle seals, and axle end play set up Click here for the PDF.
Lift parts
This is a set of original lower lift arms that I rebuilt. The end balls were getting very loose but I wanted the original arms. The end sockets were cut across the farthest most point with a abrasive cutoff wheel mounted in a die grinder. Then the cuts were beveled out so that the welding process could penetrate all the way through. I ended up removing around 1/8"+ on the ends then heated the remainder of the socket to a dull red and carefully drove the opening closed keeping the outer part round. The parts were then carefully welded and shaped using grinders with hard and soft wheel restoring the original shapes/contours. The retainer clips I make with a die set that I made. The next time I rebuild a set I will take photos of the process.
Tires and Wheels
Filling tires with RV Antifreeze click here for the PDF
Tire liquid capacities click here for the spreadsheet
Home
Ford 2600 Electrical schematic Click here for the PDF
Service Manual for Delco Alternators frequently used for 12 volt tractor conversions click here for the PDF
Engine Related
9n engine rebuild part 1 dis-assembly and evaluation click here for the pdf.
9n engine rebuild part 2 (revised) block assembly click here for the pdf.
9n engine rebuild part 3 (revised) valve train, flywheel, head assy click here for the pdf
9n engine rebuild part 4 new motor start-up (coming soon)
Clevite failed bearing guide click here for the pdf
N tractor head bolt tightening sequence
Fabrication related
Rebuilding a Ford 8n front bumper Click here for the PDF
Fabricating 16 inch wheels for the 9n Click here for the pdf
Modifying the Monroe 9n EZ Ride seat for 8ns Click here for the PDF
Sheet Metal repair
Repairing tractor hoods Click here for the PDF
These items are similar to the green 3m scouring pads and are used in place of wet sanding. The gray is rough and is similar to the 3m pads for home use. The purple pad is similar to 400 grit sandpaper and the white pad is finer yet. These are available at body-shop supply retailers and seem to last longer than sand paper.
Steering
Timing the steering sectors in a Ford 9n click here for the PDF
Ford Model 2600 Steering shaft seal replacement
Previously posted to the N Tractor Club. Here is the PDF.
Ford Model 2600 Power Steering pump seal replacement.
Click here for the PDF
Transmission Related
Rebuilding worn 9n shift covers click here for the PDF
Rear axle/brakes
Ford 9n/2n rear axle repairs document for brakes, axle seals, and axle end play set up Click here for the PDF.
Lift parts
This is a set of original lower lift arms that I rebuilt. The end balls were getting very loose but I wanted the original arms. The end sockets were cut across the farthest most point with a abrasive cutoff wheel mounted in a die grinder. Then the cuts were beveled out so that the welding process could penetrate all the way through. I ended up removing around 1/8"+ on the ends then heated the remainder of the socket to a dull red and carefully drove the opening closed keeping the outer part round. The parts were then carefully welded and shaped using grinders with hard and soft wheel restoring the original shapes/contours. The retainer clips I make with a die set that I made. The next time I rebuild a set I will take photos of the process.
Tires and Wheels
Filling tires with RV Antifreeze click here for the PDF
Tire liquid capacities click here for the spreadsheet
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