You need it! Ford 9N, 2N, and 8N Tractor Thermostat Tips

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Күн бұрын

Thank you to Bruce Haynes for his 75 Tips for N Series Tractors. This video covers thermostat installation in the upper radiator hose. We discuss the importance of the thermostat and where to get a hotter running thermostat.
The thermostat I installed in my upper hose is one made for a 1977 Renault R12, 1.6L, L4. Here are some part numbers.
A&I A-11C15
Gates 33108
Beck/Arnley 143-0024
Auto Zone 3518
NAPA THM184
These part numbers are only a guide. YOU are responsible to make sure it fits and operates well.

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@loumaga8331 Ай бұрын

Excellent video. I've run these for 55 years and I learned something from you today. If I may say one thing, buying 50/50 antifreeze is probably the biggest waste of money that you could do. Here in canada, it's the same price as concentrate. So I guess what I'm saying is you're paying just as much for half as much:-)

@TheKiltedHomesteader Ай бұрын

Yeah, I can understand that. Our water comes from a well and has lots of minerals in it that can cause cooling system issues. This is why I use a premix.

@BruceAvilla 2 жыл бұрын

Good info! That 180deg stat that you have is a Gates 33108. I put the exact same one in my '52 8N, and it works fine, even in 90 degree + TN. temperatures without overheating. Some tips - I drilled three 3/16" holes in the rim to allow for pre-open flow. You'll notice in the video that the 160deg stat has one hole. Recommended by Bruce Haynes. As far as insertion, heat the hose in a pot of warm water, then put some Dawn dish soap on the inside of the hose. Use a 1-1/2" PVC pipe @ one foot long, and grab the hose from the top and push down on the PVC end placed on the floor, pushing on the stat at the entrance of the hose. It's a five second job! You can put the hose clamp anywhere AFTER the stat in the hose to keep it from possibly migrating closer to the radiator.

@TheKiltedHomesteader 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information!

@anthonyhinton4912 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, i have an old Massey Ferguson that uses one of these. I had never seen one before and wasnt quite sure how you were supposed to place it . This really helped. Thanks again

@icannevergetthistowork Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Just took delivery of my 1942 9N and there does not seem to be a thermostat in there. Will be getting one for sure!

@007bird 21 күн бұрын

it evens out the block temperatures thermal expansion when you run a thermostat. no thermostat you have cooler areas and hot areas. run your thermostat.

@dopofaz Жыл бұрын

Great Video, Bruce's 75 tips have been invaluable for this first time ford 8n owner ! -------- One Question if you don't mind, I have the Temperature Gauge Adapter Pipe (steiner part# FDS2673) which holds the temerature guage sensor installed in the middle of the upper radiator hose. Would you place the thermostat on the block side or the radiator side of the Adaptor ? ---- any direction is much apprecated !

@TheKiltedHomesteader Жыл бұрын

I think either way would be acceptable, but I would rather it on the radiator side of the sensor so in case the thermostat doesn't open properly you would see it in the sensor reading. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@TheKiltedHomesteader Жыл бұрын

Also, if you ever thought about doing an in head sensor, I have an install video on that on my channel too.

@dopofaz Жыл бұрын

@@TheKiltedHomesteader Thank you for both replies, ironically I am picking up the head from the shop today and debated back and forth on whether to have them drill in the hole (based on your video) or keep the 46.00 "T" in place, ultimately choosing to keep the "T" adaptor at least for now as all the hoses, adaptor, t-stat & gauge (and engine) all have less than 50 hours on them. The engine was rebuild in Ohio and shipped to Arizona but always smoked, seemingly more than the expected break-in smoke & also heavier and heavier in white. the culprit appears to have been found in the head bolts not having thread seal applied, then water-jacket coolant blowing into the cylinder and out the exhaust. Had the head resurfaced and dunked just to be sure, putting it all back together now with a new fan shroud so fingers crossed.... the only thing I debate on yet is weather to replace the head bolts new, but I so far cannot justify the 6-8 bucks per replacement bolts (or even the .55cent sae option) without a valid reason ... error on the side of caution maybe ???

@TheKiltedHomesteader Жыл бұрын

@@dopofaz Things aren't cheap, but sometimes spending a little bit more now may save you time and frustration later. Thanks again for watching!

@dopofaz Жыл бұрын

@@TheKiltedHomesteader I completely agree, have you ever experienced a problem solved by replacing a head bolt though? maybe a warped bolt, a few threads too long/short, becoming un-tempered? I don't mind spending the money, but just can't figure out if there is any reason or thing that would make it necessary ? Also for any readers out there, I am replacing the head gasket new, and spraying it with the copper spray.

@sidclark6322 6 ай бұрын

They have been running for 70 years why change the temperature they run at now? They run a fraction of the hours they used to.

@TheKiltedHomesteader 6 ай бұрын

Good question. An engine will actually run more efficiently at a higher temperature however, when these were built, they often used alcohol as an antifreeze and above 160 degrees it would evaporate off faster. This is why they used a cooler thermostat back then. Again, a hotter engine (within reason) is actually a more efficient engine. I hope this helps!