Finally got the old tractor out and driving around the property after many hours of going over it. As Ive posted in previous discussions this came to me as a project tractor. Hit the starter 2 evolutions its running great. 38 to 40 pounds of oil pressure, temperature gage coming up , amp meter is showing charge even with the rust particles thats underneath the needle. But as Im driving it didnt sound good. Back in the shop. Pulled plug wires off as it was running two and three cylinder made no change. Checked compression on two and three 50 pounds on two and three cylinders. Just to add governor shaft is leaking profusely and PTO seal is leaking . Went to shut off the gas on the settlement bowl and the little handle its gone just the plane shaft. What a challenge on this old equipment.
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used red MN
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I always thought Fords needed way more than 2 ..evolutions.. ha ha! Glad you at least overcame some of the issues!
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This post was edited by used red MN on 06/04/2022 at 12:27 pm.
old
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Good chance you have a blown head gasket between the 2 cylinders so neither one can fire like they should
johnbobind
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Check the firing order. The firing order that is on this site is not correct.
old
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- Camdenton Missouri
This site has firing order as 1,2,4,3 which is correct for a Ford
Steve A W
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- Northwest Indiana
You need to do a Leak down test on those
two cylinders.
You will hear or feel the air escaping from
the other cylinder.
Good luck with it.
two cylinders.
You will hear or feel the air escaping from
the other cylinder.
Good luck with it.
Geo-TH,In
Well-known Member
50 # compression is low. All a squirt of oil in 2 and 3 and check compression. If that increases compression you may have ring problems.
A tractor with low compression may start better in warmer weather.
It would have difficulty starting in cold weather..
If the tractor has been sitting a long time, valves could be rusty.
Not sure if adding ATF and seafoam to gas will help remove rust. What can it hurt trying?
A tractor with low compression may start better in warmer weather.
It would have difficulty starting in cold weather..
If the tractor has been sitting a long time, valves could be rusty.
Not sure if adding ATF and seafoam to gas will help remove rust. What can it hurt trying?
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