mitchkuzma
New User
I have an 8n ford tractor, 1948 I believe. After input from the board here I ordered a new carburetor (details below) and I put in on. I also added a new fuel line piece (copper) with a little fuel screen in it. It said that the carb comes already adjusted. Anyway, when I started it at first it sounded ok for a little bit but then the engine/rpm would drop then return. It kept doing that. At some point the rpm would drop very low and go dead. I can choke it and it would start again and do the same thing. A little later I realized that if I held the choke out it would stay running. I did play with the screws a little but I did return them as they were. Does anyone know the proper (hopefully) easy way to set the timing? I am not a mechanic but average intelligence on motors, but not carbs.
A LITTLE HISTORY FYI -
When I bought the tractor the engine ran great but I, or it would not maintain a steady speed/rpm/etc. Especially when I was pulling something. My (former) tractor guy said it needed a new governor so he put one on it and when I picked it up the tractor sounded like it was missing, sputtering, etc. but would run. And I could control/maintain the rmp. But he said I really needed a new carb. So I got one myself and put it on myself. I have no idea how to set the screws/timing.
Any simple help would be appreciated.
Mitch
8N9510C-HD Marvel Schebler Carburetor Ford Tractor 2N 8N 9N Heavy Duty New
A LITTLE HISTORY FYI -
When I bought the tractor the engine ran great but I, or it would not maintain a steady speed/rpm/etc. Especially when I was pulling something. My (former) tractor guy said it needed a new governor so he put one on it and when I picked it up the tractor sounded like it was missing, sputtering, etc. but would run. And I could control/maintain the rmp. But he said I really needed a new carb. So I got one myself and put it on myself. I have no idea how to set the screws/timing.
Any simple help would be appreciated.
Mitch
8N9510C-HD Marvel Schebler Carburetor Ford Tractor 2N 8N 9N Heavy Duty New