SoccerTopher
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I'm having a issue with my ford 8n stalling and lack of power once started. It will run for 20 min then start stalling. If I let it sit for 10 sec. it will start right back up but will stall sometime very quickly other times it will run for 5 min. If I wait 20 min it will run longer, sometimes.. Next problem when it is started, and I move the throttle lever quickly the tractor will stubble. The governor seems to be adjusting correctly when I do this..
I think I've done all of the 75 checks (not really but you get the point) and still haven't figure it out yet. Spark is good on all cylinders. 1/4 spark gap no problem. Compression 85ish, New points, coil, condenser. New plugs and wires. Made sure wires are copper core and they are hooked correctly. Checked all (3)fuel screens all clean. New carb, can remove the bottom bolt and fill a pint glass in 3-4 min. Have also check fuel flow as soon as the tractor dies, pulled the bottom plug on the carb and it keeps flowing. The governor seems like it's working correctly once the tractor is placed under load you can see it adjusting.
Just not sure what it could be.
This weekend I plan on putting electric ignition in it, just incase I'm having issues with point setup. I've swapped condensers, so I dont' think it's that.
I think its a fuel problem, because the longer it sits the longer it will run once start again. But I don't know since when I pull the bottom bolt on the carb gas keeps pouring out. One thing I did see is if I remove all the gas from the fuel bowl under the tank, put the bowl back on and turn the fuel on the bowl will not fill. If I crack the bottom bolt on the carb gas will start to fill the bowl. It's almost like the fuel inline is airlocked.
Any Help or ideas would be helpful.
I think I've done all of the 75 checks (not really but you get the point) and still haven't figure it out yet. Spark is good on all cylinders. 1/4 spark gap no problem. Compression 85ish, New points, coil, condenser. New plugs and wires. Made sure wires are copper core and they are hooked correctly. Checked all (3)fuel screens all clean. New carb, can remove the bottom bolt and fill a pint glass in 3-4 min. Have also check fuel flow as soon as the tractor dies, pulled the bottom plug on the carb and it keeps flowing. The governor seems like it's working correctly once the tractor is placed under load you can see it adjusting.
Just not sure what it could be.
This weekend I plan on putting electric ignition in it, just incase I'm having issues with point setup. I've swapped condensers, so I dont' think it's that.
I think its a fuel problem, because the longer it sits the longer it will run once start again. But I don't know since when I pull the bottom bolt on the carb gas keeps pouring out. One thing I did see is if I remove all the gas from the fuel bowl under the tank, put the bowl back on and turn the fuel on the bowl will not fill. If I crack the bottom bolt on the carb gas will start to fill the bowl. It's almost like the fuel inline is airlocked.
Any Help or ideas would be helpful.