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by 23Fordson
Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fordson Assistance
Replies: 24
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Re: Fordson Assistance

Interesting thing is the coils don't buzz - ever. Have started it probably a dozen times and no buzz. Previous owner said they never buzzed for him either.
by 23Fordson
Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fordson Assistance
Replies: 24
Views: 6757

Re: Fordson Assistance

Mine is even with the head bolts.
by 23Fordson
Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fordson Assistance
Replies: 24
Views: 6757

Re: Fordson Assistance

Appreciate the reply(s) Nikolaus. You've given me some great things to check. Thank you!
by 23Fordson
Tue Jun 23, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fordson Assistance
Replies: 24
Views: 6757

Re: Fordson Assistance

Nikolaus - would you happen to have the length difference in timer rods (might as well check that too - even though it looks original)? Fordson House lists 2 styles (17-27 and28-38) - but gives no information on lengths.
by 23Fordson
Tue Jun 23, 2020 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fordson Assistance
Replies: 24
Views: 6757

Re: Fordson Assistance

Nikolaus, Four turns seemed a lot to me as well (being accustomed to Ts and As at 1.5 turns). Will check vaporizer for leaks. Timer rod looks original to tractor. Can you clarify what you mean by "the F timer is rotationally indexed differently than a T?" It has a New Day flapper style timer, so I k...
by 23Fordson
Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fordson Assistance
Replies: 24
Views: 6757

Re: Fordson Assistance

Here is a picture from when I picked it up. Will be ordering a new radiator from Fordson House.
by 23Fordson
Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fordson Assistance
Replies: 24
Views: 6757

Re: Fordson Assistance

Joe, Kevin: I appreciate the responses. Am running only on gas and from the main tank. The starter tank on mine is integrated in the main tank (not bolted to air washer). On mine, to start it, the mixture needle must be opened at least 4 full turns off full seat. Once running, I can lean the mixture...
by 23Fordson
Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fordson Assistance
Replies: 24
Views: 6757

Re: Fordson Assistance

Kevin,

I greatly appreciate the reply. But there would have to be flow between the needle and the seat or fuel would never make it up to vaporizer plates and tractor would never start. They couldn't really be sealed.
by 23Fordson
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fordson Assistance
Replies: 24
Views: 6757

Fordson Assistance

Am hoping there are some Fordson folks on here - the antique tractor forums don't seem to have many active Fordson enthusiasts. I recently acquired a 1923 F. Starts (when it wants to) on mag without battery assistance - not easily, but eventually. Has a lot of trouble starting when it's hot (very di...