Foot Throttle Kit For N-Series Fords
"Ford N-Series tractors were one of the most reliable tractors ever built," says Phil Smith, Red Rock Manufacturing. "The 2N, 9N, and 8N were built from 1939 to 1952. The most popular of these was the 8N, with over 500,000 of them built from 1947 to 1952. They've always been reliable tractors, with thousands of them still in service. Most parts - whether used or reproduction - can be found at farm stores today .
"However, there were many accessories for these tractors that were built by smaller companies which are often not available, such as the foot accelerator for 8N's. It was called the Dowden Foot Feed and it was made by Dowden Mfg. Co. They are very rare, if you can even find one, and expensive.
"We now manufacture a replica of the Dowden Foot Feed and sell it as a kit with everything included. The parts are cast from patterns off a set of original parts.
"People are surprised how useful it is because it enables you to use your right hand for shifting and runninng the hydraulic control. It is especially handy when using a loader, rear blade, or dirt bucket.
"The hand throttle was standard on the N-Series tractors. Once this kit is installed, you can use either the foot pedal or hand throttle.
"We sell the entire kit for $135 and that includes shipping. At this time, it is only available for 8N tractors. We would like to find one for other N-Series tractors so we could duplicate that, also."
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Phil Smith, Red Rock Manufacturing, 1117 Park Lane, Pella, Iowa 50219 (ph 641-628-9692; E-mail: pjsmith@kdsi.net).
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Foot Throttle Kit For N-Series Fords TRACTORS Accessories 26-4-40 "Ford N-Series tractors were one of the most reliable tractors ever built," says Phil Smith, Red Rock Manufacturing. "The 2N, 9N, and 8N were built from 1939 to 1952. The most popular of these was the 8N, with over 500,000 of them built from 1947 to 1952. They've always been reliable tractors, with thousands of them still in service. Most parts - whether used or reproduction - can be found at farm stores today .
"However, there were many accessories for these tractors that were built by smaller companies which are often not available, such as the foot accelerator for 8N's. It was called the Dowden Foot Feed and it was made by Dowden Mfg. Co. They are very rare, if you can even find one, and expensive.
"We now manufacture a replica of the Dowden Foot Feed and sell it as a kit with everything included. The parts are cast from patterns off a set of original parts.
"People are surprised how useful it is because it enables you to use your right hand for shifting and runninng the hydraulic control. It is especially handy when using a loader, rear blade, or dirt bucket.
"The hand throttle was standard on the N-Series tractors. Once this kit is installed, you can use either the foot pedal or hand throttle.
"We sell the entire kit for $135 and that includes shipping. At this time, it is only available for 8N tractors. We would like to find one for other N-Series tractors so we could duplicate that, also."
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Phil Smith, Red Rock Manufacturing, 1117 Park Lane, Pella, Iowa 50219 (ph 641-628-9692; E-mail: pjsmith@kdsi.net).
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