Posted by Maine Fordson on August 20, 2010 at 16:34:41 from (74.75.196.56):
In Reply to: Fordson Model F posted by Brian Allen on August 20, 2010 at 13:37:24:
It's difficult to say from your description; they could be any number of things.
As I mentioned in my previous post, there were a lot of aftermarket accessories available for the Fordson, ranging from external magnetos to water pumps to varying styles of drawbar/hitch to entire manifold/carburetor assemblies to primitive power take-offs powering mowing machines, binders and early combines. The only thing that comes to mind from your description (re: a "lever that looks like it would rotate, that seems to go back to the carb/butterfly housing area") would be remnants of a governor, but without a photo to consult, it's just a guess.
Don't worry about the engine being stuck; it's a common malady. Just pull the plugs, squirt in a little light oil (e.g. Marvel Mystery Oil, or plain transmission fluid), then replace the plugs and leave it alone for a few days. With the weather as warm as it is now, the heat will help the oil work its way down by the pistons, and hopefully free them up. Sometimes it helps to stand on the starting handle (crank), if you're not too heavy. (Use your best judgement.)
Before you try to run the engine, it's a good idea to do an oil change. Use non-detergent 30-weight in the engine crankcase.
Also, if you look through the archives on this site you'll find tons of useful info, hints, even pictures.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Hydraulic Basics - Part 2 - by Curtis Von Fange. In the last entry to this series we gave a brief overview of hydraulic system theory, its basic components and how it works. Now lets take a look at some general maintenance tips that will keep our system operating to its fullest potential. The two biggest enemies to a hydraulic system are dirt and water. Dirt can score the insides of cylinders, spool valves and pumps. Wate
... [Read Article]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.