Ford 8N - 7 improvements you can easily make to a classic tractor

These 7 upgrades are improvements that will make your classic Ford 8n (or 9n, 2n, Jubilee, NAA or other vintage tractor) a safer, better, and more enjoyable machine to use - while helping it continue to work for many decades more. Our 1948 Ford 8N has been on our family land working since new.

Upgrades:
Front Bumper Fits Ford/New Holland Tractor 2N 8N 9N 311541 - https://amzn.to/4i49wgr
12 Volt conversion kit for Ford 2N, 9N, 8N - https://amzn.to/4jk7VF3
Ammeter Gauge Fits Ford Tractors 2N 600 700 800 8N 900 9N NAA - https://amzn.to/4icdpjI
ford 8n Tractor Lights 12V Complete Ivory Tractor Headlight Assembly Fit for Ford 9N, 2N, ford 8n headlights 12v - https://amzn.to/4loki4e
Tractor oil pressure gauge - https://amzn.to/42djPZG
8N8204 One New Front Radiator Grill (Restoration Quality) Fits Ford 2N 8N and 9N Tractors - https://amzn.to/42BffWz
Red & White Tractor Seat Cushion Fits Ford 8N Jubilee NAA 600 801 9N - https://amzn.to/43GQFVr
Tractor Seat Cushion Seat Cover 21 inch - https://amzn.to/3Yi83Mr
Foot starter Switch Compatible With/Replacement For 8N Tractor 8N-11500-WG 6650-525 - https://amzn.to/425LpcO
10" x 28" 6 Loop Rear Rim fits Ford 8N 2000 - https://amzn.to/42ny2Do
4" x 19" 6 Bolt Front Rim fits Ford NAA 2N 8N tractors - https://amzn.to/4i8FHM0
DEESTONE Two 4.00-19 Rib Tractor Tires with Tubes 400-19 Three Rib - https://amzn.to/44e6jaT
Overrunning PTO coupler for Ford tractor - Ford Tractor 2N 8N 9N Jubilee 1-1/8" to Make Live PTO - https://amzn.to/3EeeUjh
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Published April 8, 2025
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0:00 - 1948 Ford 8n family homestead tractor
1:12 - Where to start
1:40 - Front bumper and brush guard
2:38 - Front ballast weight
3:03 - 12 volt conversion kit
3:34 - Positive ground
3:57 - Upgraded gauges (oil pressure and amp meter)
5:09 - Starter switch (with neutral safety)
6:05 - Seat pan cushion
6:43 - Tires and rims
7:50 - liquid ballast in rear tires
9:48 - PTO overrunning clutch
10:55 - PTO cap for Ford 8n
11:29 - Ford tractor playlist of videos
12:12 - 12 volt starter speed