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Tractor Information
- Fordson N Cork |
| Specifications |
| Model: |
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Fordson N Cork |
| Year: |
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1927 |
| Made by: |
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Fordson |
| Engine: |
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4 cylinder 4 stroke side valve
Bore 4.125 inches, stroke 5 inches
Cooling by pump and fan. Splash lubricant effected by flywheel. Kingston type vaporiser
for VO operation or Zenith carburettor Transmission. |
| Power: |
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belt 23.87 HP, drawbar 16.90 HP |
| Gears: |
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3 forward, 1 reverse |
| Traction: |
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2 rear steel spiked wheels, 2 front steel wheels |
| Weight: |
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3375 lbs |
| Colour: |
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Grey and Orange |
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| History |
Hugh heard that Dave Rowley of Keysbrook had this tractor
for sale and subsequently bought it in about 1979.
The tractor was out in a paddock on a farm which had been owned by My Rowley but had now
been resumed by the Water Authority for extensions to the North Dandalup Dam catchment.
Loading equipmnent in the field often required some ingenuity and in this case the tractor
was winched up on skids onto the back of the truck. |
| Restoration |
Restoration was carried out by Hugh Manning and Frank
Hayward and required a replacement radiator, an overhaul of the megneto and the
carburettor, also the air filter which was a water bath type was cracked and had to be
welded.
The engine was in good running order but the transmission required some further attention.
Sand blasting and prime coat painting was paid for by a grant from the Lotteries
Commission of Western Australia.
Final painting was carried out by Frank Hayward and Stan Nail. Paint was donated by Stan
Nail.
This also has a custom fitted 2 furrow disc plough attached, operated from the drivers
seat. |
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