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Points resistance
If points would last for years that would be great. I have been messing with engines of all types since before electronic ignitions were invented and it seems to me points have always been a major culprit in ignition based problems. -
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Points resistance
Do yourself a favor and put in a Pertronix electronic ignition. Best thing I ever did for my 841. Easy install and since they work with a point style coil, so you can still use points as a back up. -
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NAPA Ignition Parts For 801/901 Series Fords
Last summer I installed one of those "igntion kits" with cheap chinese made components in my 841. It ran fine for a few weeks, then started running badly and since it had brand new points I started looking at everything else that wasn't the problem. After days of not being able to fix it, I... -
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861 paint color
Thanks, it looks a little more comfy than the old metal pan seat. Plenty of belly room is good :D -
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861 paint color
Not trying to hijack this thread, but where did you get the seat? Any modifications to make it fit? I'm thinking about upgrading the old metal pan seat on my 841...Thanks -
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Ford 841 Running Rough
You nailed it. I was determined to make the fuel system the culprit since I had just installed a whole new ignition system, in fact I bought the components from this website. After rebuilding the entire fuel system including going into the carburetor 3 times, I just couldn't find anything... -
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Ford 841 Running Rough
My understanding is engines produced after non leaded gas came about had harder valve seats and the older engines used the lead for valve seat cushion and lubrication? -
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Ford 841 Running Rough
I use that stuff sometimes in some of my old engines, but the stuff I usually get is more like oil and this stuff I got the other day was different (like you said, snake oil). Sometimes I just mix a little 2 stroke oil in the gas for these older engines that were designed for leaded gas. -
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Ford 841 Running Rough
I re-routed the gas line in front of the engine, something I have been wanting to do anyway. I know the fuel supply is good and the spark is good. I have about decided it must have an intake leak that seems to seal after the engine warms up. I have ran it enough this afternoon that it... -
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Ford 841 Running Rough
Maybe I should drain the tank and put some new gas in there. The day this thing started doing this, I put some lead additive in along with 5 gallons of gas. I wouldn't think that would cause any problems, but I suppose it could. I have probably run 10 gallons of gas through it since then... -
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Ford 841 Running Rough
I cleaned and blew out the carburetor while I had it apart. The symptons are exactly like they were before I pulled the carb off. I was hoping to find some trash in the carb, but it was very clean and I didn't find anything wrong in there. This carb does have the adjustable main jet which I... -
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Ford 841 Running Rough
No, I don't have any bubbles in the sediment bowl. I have good fuel flow. When it first starts to cut out, I can pull the choke, it will start to die, then pick back up and seem to run okay. Once it gets up to normal temp it seems to run okay except for an occaisionaly sputter. I... -
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Ford 841 Running Rough
No, I don't have any bubbles in the sediment bowl. I have good fuel flow. When it first starts to cut out, I can pull the choke, it will start to die, then pick back up and seem to run okay. Once it gets up to normal temp it seems to run okay except for an occaisionaly sputter. I... -
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Ford 841 Running Rough
I have a ford 841 that has been running great for a few years. The other day I was bush hogging and when I first started it up and started to move it started cutting out pretty bad for a few seconds and then it would start running fine. After a few minutes it seemed to start to run fairly... -
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841 Rear Main Seal
I have been running straight 30wt but I see lots of folks use Shell Rotella T 15w-40 and have been thinking about putting that in there next time I change oil. So maybe 20w-50 might be a better option?
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