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Fordson E27N revisited

This must be the longest restoration I have undertaken, as it began in 2015 when the brake cable snapped on one side, resulting in a complete rebuild of the gearbox and rear axle, with new bearings and oil seals.

The first stages were recorded in Ford & Fordson Tractors magazine until the project stalled. In more recent times I have resurrected the project, which has since featured in several issues of Tractor & Machinery.

NEAR COMPLETION

Much of the work is now complete, with just a few items to renovate and refit to the tractor.

The drawbar was repainted some time ago, but has languished in the yard, which

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