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49 -8 N that lacks power

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Steve T.

03-18-2002 19:30:26




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I have a 49 8N that runs great, but recently has been a bit hard to start. I have the throttle set low when I hit the starter button, and when it doesn't fire up immediately I pull the choke and it floods. After it sets for a time it starts without choking. Does anyone have any suggestions? I live in warm South Texas. Also, it doesn't seem to have the power when running that it should. When I open it to full throttle it doesn't surge like I think it should. It has trouble pulling it's own weight when starting in 4th gear. I am getting it ready for a parade and need some advice. Thank you very much.

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Dell (WA)

03-18-2002 23:56:45




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 Re: 49 -8 N that lacks power in reply to Steve T., 03-18-2002 19:30:26  
Steve..... ...lack of power is usually ignition, and usually frontmount distibutor centrifical advance not working. Remove and inspect.

But not being able to get up and go in 4th, is usually a governor problem. Check it out.

Most N's take about 1/4 - 1/3 throttle and a quick pull of the choke to start a cold engine after the engine start cranking. (acts like pumping the accelerator) In already warm Waco Tex, might not need a choke.

Theres alotta things that could be contributating to your start problem, but its kinda hard to guess what it is. I flunked mindreading, just ask my ex-wife of 32 yrs..... ....Dell

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Steve T.

03-19-2002 05:23:13




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 Re: Re: 49 -8 N that lacks power in reply to Dell (WA), 03-18-2002 23:56:45  

Thanks Dell and Max. I trust (Dell) that you are better at reading tractors than your ex-wife. I have been married only once and to tthe same woman for nearly 40 years. Couldn't have married better. But I could do a whole lot better when it comes to reading what's wrong with my 8 N. This discussion forum is wonderful. Thanks, Steve



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Max

03-18-2002 21:03:39




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 Re: 49 -8 N that lacks power in reply to Steve T., 03-18-2002 19:30:26  
My ol 8n exhibited the same problems and the cylinder pressure was down to 45 on #1 but it didn't burn oil. When the Silent Cam gear went silent, I figured it was as good as time as any to check out the cylinder. What I found was the wrist pin retainer came out allowing the wrist pin to grind a vertical groove in the sleeve, luckily the cam gear went silent when it did or esle I might have damaged the block. After a complete overhaul though it nows has the sweetest rumble at idle and pulls the implements I use with ease in third gear when it use to labor in first. Hope this isn't your type of problem but its worth checking into to make sure it isn't before its too late.

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