Being new to Ford Tractors and my 2N, I have some observations that I don't have the experience to explain. Please bear with me and if anything I describe is something you know about, I'd be in your debt...
First off, I am not sure how comfortable I am with the PTO shaft having no shroud to keep me from getting pulled into it. If I were to fabricate a shroud would something like that be of interest to anyone? I think it would cost in the neighborhood of $60. It costs me less as a manufacturer to build 10 vs 1. I have all the same setup time, but getting 10 parts instead of 1..
Last night when I went to tinker, I decided I wanted to test the 3 pt and see how long it will hold a heavy load. I started the tractor and headed to the field with my Ford 3pt bucket I got last week.. Load the bucket and notice as it raises, it shutters on the way up with some engine groan. Should it do that, or should it be smooth? Took about 45min for it to drop about half way.. Another 45 min and it was on the shop floor.
In my previous post I asked about the spark plug. They are oil soaked and fouled. However, the tractor does not show this to you. It nearly started immediately without any choke every time. Although, tonight I had to choke it for maybe 1/2 a second. Does this tell me anything?
When I was in the yard with the tractor I put the clutch in, which is all the way to the floorboard and to my surprise, it didn't stop. I let up and stomped on it hard and the tractor stopped before I hit the huge (3ft across) tree trunk. I look at the clutch linkage adjustment and I can see there is no more travel available. Does this tell me I need a new clutch plate, or should I just cut the rod, shorten it, and weld it back together? I have more travel on the clutch than just where it hits the floorboard..
I rebuilt the toolbox in the floorboard out of stainless steel. The original one was rusted through. While I don't need to paint stainless, I am thinking either a rubber mat or some sort of rubberizing spray. Has anyone ever used such spray and have any advice or should I just go with a rubber mat. When I put my chain and pins and whatnot in there, I don't want to hear metal on metal. Also are these floor boards an aftermarket product or an original Ford product?
I also need to replace the bushing that the clutch pedal pivots on. I am guessing that is a bigger job than it sounds, has anyone ever done that and have some advice? I suspect I have to pull the left hand hub and all of that to pull the brake shaft to get the clutch pedal off. Please correct me if I am wrong..
I have also been noticing oil pooling on the rims, wheel seals right? With the tractor in the air and in neutral, the left side tire will spin freely, the right hand spins but seems to have drag and isn't as free. I don't think it's the brakes, but I am not sure what would cause that other then a wheel bearing.
Lastly, the front bumper. Are they all made to mount to the front axle cross member thing? And is it safe to add some weight to that if a bumper is attached there?
Thanks for any advice you may have,
Jeff
First off, I am not sure how comfortable I am with the PTO shaft having no shroud to keep me from getting pulled into it. If I were to fabricate a shroud would something like that be of interest to anyone? I think it would cost in the neighborhood of $60. It costs me less as a manufacturer to build 10 vs 1. I have all the same setup time, but getting 10 parts instead of 1..
Last night when I went to tinker, I decided I wanted to test the 3 pt and see how long it will hold a heavy load. I started the tractor and headed to the field with my Ford 3pt bucket I got last week.. Load the bucket and notice as it raises, it shutters on the way up with some engine groan. Should it do that, or should it be smooth? Took about 45min for it to drop about half way.. Another 45 min and it was on the shop floor.
In my previous post I asked about the spark plug. They are oil soaked and fouled. However, the tractor does not show this to you. It nearly started immediately without any choke every time. Although, tonight I had to choke it for maybe 1/2 a second. Does this tell me anything?
When I was in the yard with the tractor I put the clutch in, which is all the way to the floorboard and to my surprise, it didn't stop. I let up and stomped on it hard and the tractor stopped before I hit the huge (3ft across) tree trunk. I look at the clutch linkage adjustment and I can see there is no more travel available. Does this tell me I need a new clutch plate, or should I just cut the rod, shorten it, and weld it back together? I have more travel on the clutch than just where it hits the floorboard..
I rebuilt the toolbox in the floorboard out of stainless steel. The original one was rusted through. While I don't need to paint stainless, I am thinking either a rubber mat or some sort of rubberizing spray. Has anyone ever used such spray and have any advice or should I just go with a rubber mat. When I put my chain and pins and whatnot in there, I don't want to hear metal on metal. Also are these floor boards an aftermarket product or an original Ford product?
I also need to replace the bushing that the clutch pedal pivots on. I am guessing that is a bigger job than it sounds, has anyone ever done that and have some advice? I suspect I have to pull the left hand hub and all of that to pull the brake shaft to get the clutch pedal off. Please correct me if I am wrong..
I have also been noticing oil pooling on the rims, wheel seals right? With the tractor in the air and in neutral, the left side tire will spin freely, the right hand spins but seems to have drag and isn't as free. I don't think it's the brakes, but I am not sure what would cause that other then a wheel bearing.
Lastly, the front bumper. Are they all made to mount to the front axle cross member thing? And is it safe to add some weight to that if a bumper is attached there?
Thanks for any advice you may have,
Jeff
