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jasonk · Post by **jasonk** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:32 pm

Hi lads great forum fair play... i have a 1942 fordson n and no mag i have sourced one its a gjr lucas i think is the model is the end of the mag has a round part with two little notches on it and when i look into the hole for the mag i see the driveis the same is there a coupling to go between these .....

Regards jason

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:06 pm

Yes, There should be a fiber coupling with slots in it. Dandy Dave!

jasonk · Post by **jasonk** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:08 pm

ok where can this be got because i dont have one thanks dave

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:38 pm

Try this,

http://www.thefordsonhouse.com/

Or post an ad in the parts swap forum on this site.
I've worked on a few N's but never owned one. I have owned my share of F's though. Dandy Dave!

Aussie Frank · Post by **Aussie Frank** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:59 am

Hi Jason,

You might also try Old20. They may be a bit more convenient as they are a little closer to your home They have the magneto drive dog listed. http://www.old20.com/OLD20Shop/tabid/75 ... fault.aspx

Regards, Frank.

Tim W · Post by **Tim W** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:53 am

Or here..

http://www.cotswoldvintagetractors.com/ ... n=0&page=3

jasonk · Post by **jasonk** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:16 am

thanks fellas this is great this is my first n so im learning as i go.The engine dipstick is unger the steering box with f on it is this correct. and how do i check it for gear box oil

Regards jason

anthony101uk2001 · Post by **anthony101uk2001** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:48 pm

Hi Jasonk
On the Fordson N the Engine & the Gearbox share the same oil so their is only one dipstick. It is usual to use a 'straight 30' oil or similar in these old engines rather than a multigrade.
The rear axle has a separate oil supply, no dipstick but a filler& level plug under the gearlever. The back axle is filled with a heavy gear oil sae 130 or similar.
Hope this helps
Tony

jasonk · Post by **jasonk** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:43 pm

thanks tony ill have a look tomorrow....

jasonk · Post by **jasonk** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:45 pm

Does anyone on here have or no anybody who has a magneto to fit this trctor for sale
Regards jason

Tim W · Post by **Tim W** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:38 am

Lucas GJ4 is correct type, often on ebay, later RF4 from the E27 will fit, avoid the SR4, its cheap but has no advance/retard.

Patrick Edwards Tractors in Clanfield often has recon ones available but not cheap - about £250 /£300
- Might be cheaper/easier to have yours reconditioned

jasonk · Post by **jasonk** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:34 pm

hi tim i dont have a mag to exchange or get repaired i got a price of 500 uk pounds for one i nearly died sid because it was like new with three years guarntee i said bye now ha ha

Tim W · Post by **Tim W** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:08 pm

£500 is way too much!!

I got a good RF4 on ebay for £100, they do come up at reasnoable prices but you have to be patient!

I would give Patrick Edwards a call, or try these guys -
http://www.magnetorepairs.com/
- they sell recon ones.
if you just want to get it running you should be able to pick up a cheap SR for £25-50

Jerry Coles · Post by **Jerry Coles** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:31 pm

Beware of the SR4!
With no Advance/Retard starting can be very dodgy with a kickback.
Keep all four fingers AND your thumb all on the same side. You don't have to crank them fast either as the impulse mechanism is overridden and you don't get such a fat spark. My old friend Bill (Now ploughing in the clouds) used to just steadiliy lift his starting handle and off his N would go.
Just my pennyworth!
Jerry
Camerton
Bath
1 inch of snow!

jasonk · Post by **jasonk** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:52 pm

Ha ha oh I'll remember my thumbs I have loads of stationary engines and they have got me enough times ha ha. All ideas count sure every little helps

Dandy Dave · Post by **Dandy Dave** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:16 pm

jasonk wrote: I have loads of stationary engines

You must have a few Listers and Petters then?

I have had a few myself though the years. All American makes. I have kept four . A 1909 1 HP IHC Tom Thumb, A 1 HP Brown Wall air cooled, A 4-HP Sparta Economy. A very rare 6HP 1908 Ken Wood that was Stickney built and sold by Sears for a very short time.

I have had 35 or 40 good ones though the years. I have found that as I get older it is better to maintain a few favorites, than to try to keep a fleet. You cannot drive them off of a trailor like you can a tractor.

Dandy Dave!

BarryM · Post by **BarryM** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:03 am

anthony101uk2001 wrote:Hi Jasonk
On the Fordson N the Engine & the Gearbox share the same oil so their is only one dipstick. It is usual to use a 'straight 30' oil or similar in these old engines rather than a multigrade.
The rear axle has a separate oil supply, no dipstick but a filler& level plug under the gearlever. The back axle is filled with a heavy gear oil sae 130 or similar.
Hope this helps
Tony

Tony,
The Fordson 'N' does NOT share its Engine Oil with the Gear Box. It does share its Oil with the Clutch. The Dipstick is for Engine Oil only. Gear Box and Rear End share the same oil. If the Worm Wheel is phosphor bronze, then the oil should be of the straight Mineral type. Either SAE90, SAE140 or SAE 250.

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