fordson standard electric start

[Big steve]

hi guys new here so please don't shoot me down
I have acquired a collection of tractors which include 5 fordson standards

I have one in what is I call it original condition but people are saying its a bitser
it has electric start
its 1939 tractor with a 1945 e27n engine fitted with electric start which to me looks like it has been done to a high standard way back then

iv read on here some did have electric start then spoke to others who have said no they never

tbh I want to sell the tractor and have had it on ebay but am unsure where to be on it

hope someone will know more

cheer steve

[brockwood]

Hi steve could you post some pictures as far as your question none factory but it can be done

[Big steve]

will post pics tomorrow for you

its unusual but nice in a way no handle swinging

[Brian]

This is something I have asked about over the years as I too drove a Model N with electric start. An article appeared in the Ford and Fordson Magazine saying they came from the factory with electric start in 1932 but when I queried it, the answer I got back was the author had been told a story by the friend of a friend who's uncle used to work at Dagenham.

This one was fitted with a Stanhay Bomb Hoist and was used as the yard tractor at Wrights of Dereham. I have been told it had an E27N engine fitted at some time back in its history and it was ex RAF.

I was told it had been scrapped but it has come to light in a shed near Great Yarmouth, it is hidden at the back but we hope to put together an expedition to at least get some pictures of her.

[Big steve]

Not sure how to load pics I'm afraid
Steve

[Brian]

There are instructions on posting pictures in the headings on this forum. It is pretty simple, even I can do it.

You must have a picture web account with someone like Photobucket, load your pictures up to there and then include the (IMG) format from the list beside your picture in your post.