Missing serial number on 9N

gray8 · Sep 17, 2012

Has anybody ever came across a 9N that has no serial number at the typical spot on the motor?

Most of the signs point toward this machine being a 1942 so I don't think it would be one of the very, very first motors without a serial number.

Anybody have any ideas?

Thanks!

old · Sep 17, 2012

Not all that uncommon to have one like that . Most it is a case of the engine was replaced at some point in time and the serial number did not get stamped on it like it should have

gray8 · Sep 17, 2012

Does that do anything to the value or originality of the tractor?

Should I be at all concerned at a possible purchase of this tractor?

gray8 · Sep 17, 2012

Does that do anything to the value or originality of the tractor?

Should I be at all concerned at a possible purchase of this tractor?

Ed in Northern VA · Sep 17, 2012

(quoted from post at 23:44:46 09/17/12) Does that do anything to the value or originality of the tractor?

Should I be at all concerned at a possible purchase of this tractor?

What are you planning to do with the tractor?
If you're going to do a 100% restoration it might make a difference, but for any other purpose it wouldn't mean a thing to me.

old · Sep 17, 2012

Well if it was an early 9N maybe it would hurt it some but if a later one no it does not hurt it much if any. These old tractor by now have seen many things added or removed that none have all the factory parts on them any how

Ray · Sep 17, 2012

Even restored it won't be worth much over 2000.A local consignment auction has common running ones for 800-900 bucks.

Dell (WA) · Sep 17, 2012

gray8........factory replacement engines came UN-STAMPED. Mechanic was expected to use SAME number as original engine. Not all mechanics had hand held stamp numbers. So guess what??? NO NUMBER. Does it make it more valuable??? Only to the nuebie. Me? Ittza 4-nipple 2N and that is all I need to know to maker work, ignition and carb. Would it surprize you to learn you can NO LONGER buy factory replacement engines??? .......the amazed Dell

kathleen kanzler · Sep 17, 2012

Central Tractor sells new engines, both front mount and side mount distributer

gray8 · Sep 17, 2012

Thanks for the comments everybody. I was hoping to restore it to as close as possible to original and then haul it to the occasional local parade or show.

For some reason or other, I really don't like the idea of it not being an original motor though. I realize most tractors of this age (and due to such easy compatability to the 2 & 8)are very unlikely not all original but the engine is the heart of the tractor and I think I really am going to want it as original as possible.

Thanks again all!!

doubleN · Sep 18, 2012

If you think it's a 1942, then it's a 2n.

I have a 1946 2N and the motor has no serial number stamped on it. I was told by an old Ford guy that it was common to replace some 9N and 2N motors with combine motors and the combine motors didn't have serial numbers on them.

doubleN · Sep 18, 2012

See what "old" said below.

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