Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Discussion Forum
Order Ford 8N Parts Online

8N Ford Tractor Not Getting fuel through intake

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Jimmy

12-29-2002 14:38:53




Report to Moderator

I have a 1948 8N with front mount distributor. Just had engine rebuilt after purchasing, put engine back on had problem getting engine to fire at first corrected that problem. I have switch intake off of my other 8N that was running. Had to put gas in each plug hole to get it to run it runs until that fuel runs out. Also, checked compression over around 100lbs on each cylinder.
If you guys have any suggestions please email

Thanks,

Jimmy

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Gordon

12-29-2002 17:26:23




Report to Moderator
 Re: 8N Ford Tractor Not Getting fuel through intake in reply to Jimmy, 12-29-2002 14:38:53  
Check the carb Float valve. If it has a rudder tip and a knob on the end with no wire hooked to the float.This could be your problem. Sometimes the float valve will stick and the float should pull the valve open. Check fitting in carb it sometimes has a screen on the end that could be pluged.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Capt Jack

12-29-2002 14:52:44




Report to Moderator
 Re: 8N Ford Tractor Not Getting fuel through intake in reply to Jimmy, 12-29-2002 14:38:53  
Jimmy, I know this sounds trite yet..have you checked to see ifn the fuel is leaving the tank?
Remove the line from the shutoff valve and sediment bowl with the valve off...then take a can (so you can catch the fuel) and turn the valve on...turn it all the way to reserve just in case you have a clog in the main. If you have fuel, then have you checked the fuel filter in the carb? It is a tiny screen where the fuel line comes into the carb. Give that a check and then let us know what you found.
Have a Safe New Year
capt jack
dw racing

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
bg

12-29-2002 14:48:35




Report to Moderator
 Re: 8N Ford Tractor Not Getting fuel through intake in reply to Jimmy, 12-29-2002 14:38:53  
Check the fuel filters at the tank, and in the carb inlet elbow. Make sure the tank vent isn't clogged(or open the gas cap 1/4 turn.) Does this have the OEM steel fuel line or has it been modified with rubber or copper or an inline filter? Open the drain on the bottom of the carb. The fuel should have a strong flow. If it does, then you have a problem in the metering jet. Clean the carb thoroughly with solvent and compressed air blown through anything that looks like a hole inside the carb body.
Finally, make sure you have a good gasket set on the manifold and it is properly torqued.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
cleo stockwell

12-29-2002 18:28:05




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: 8N Ford Tractor Not Getting fuel through intake in reply to bg, 12-29-2002 14:48:35  
hello I would check timeing on the motor. A new motor should have 140psi comp. hope this will help.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
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 ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

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.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy