Ford 8N Engine


Ford 8N tractor photo
1947 - 1952
N Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
8N
30.4hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Engine options
Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate
Engine Detail
Ford
gasoline
4-cylinder 8-valve
liquid-cooled
Displacement119.7 ci
2.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.188x3.75 inches
81 x 95 mm
Compression6:1
 6.7:1 *After s/n 85000
Rated RPM2000
Torque92 lb-ft
124.8 Nm
Torque RPM1500
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity12 qts
11.4 L
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches
0.635 mm
Point gap0.015 inches (front-mount)
0.381 mm
 0.025 inches (side-mount)
0.635 mm
Intake valve clearance0.011 inches*Cold
0.279 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.015 inches*Cold
0.381 mm
Engine Oil
8N gasoline engine oil chart
Oil capacity6 qts
5.7 L
Engine Detail
Ford
distillate
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The distillate engine was used on the 8NAN variant.
Displacement119.7 ci
2.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.188x3.75 inches
81 x 95 mm
Compression4.75:1
Rated RPM2000
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity12 qts
11.4 L
Engine Oil
8N distillate engine oil chart
Oil capacity6 qts
5.7 L
Ford 8N Engine
Ford 8N engine image
Image courtesy of Javier Cardozo
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