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Originally Posted by intakexhaust
Earliest had Fairbanks magneto and yes, crank start. 2N intro was 1942 and still had the 3 speed. Production continued in Dearborn thru the war years but since rubber was short, steel wheels were used. (Still have an original set).
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2N steel wheels are pretty darn rare!
Henry hated magnetos for some reason. That's why the Model T and the Fordson had that unique (goofy) flywheel current generator/buzz box ignition system. When the Model A came out it was batteries and generators - never a magneto. All 9N tractors came with batteries and distributors. It wasn't until the war shortage of batteries and rubber, which forced the redesign of the 9N into the 2N in 1942, that he allowed magnetos on his tractors. By then he was so ill he may not have know it was being done. All 9Ns had batteries and distributors.