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    8n start and stops and a short time of running

    Thanks for what to look for on this issue. It ended up being a bad condenser. I always appreciate all the help all of you give.
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    8n start and stops and a short time of running

    I have a 1949 8n with the front dist. It will start right up and run for a short time and then loose spark. Let it set for 10 to 15 minutes and it will start again and run for 3 to 10 minutes and then loose spark. I just put in a new coil, condenser, new spark plugs and wires, a new dist cap...
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    on and off spark

    I have a 1949 front distributer 8n I have put in new plugs, new key switch, and new wires. When i have spark it is a great white spark. The problem is I do not have spark all the time. The points are opening ok and when they should. I have a new battery that measures 6.3 volts. Would it be the...
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    1949 8n ford startup after sitting for 30 plus years

    When I say I tore it down and replaced what needed replacing. The motor was stuck. I took the head off, replaced one valve assembly because the valve was bent and frozen. After soaking the pistons and valve assembles with ATF- penetration oil and other remedies to losen them up, the motor...
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    1949 8n ford startup after sitting for 30 plus years

    When I put oil in each cylinder it raised the compression to 80-85 on all cylinders. I shot starting fluid in the intake and put my hand over the carb to create more suction and it fired on one maybe two cylinders. I have not done anything with the timing as the tractor ran when it was put away...
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    1949 8n ford startup after sitting for 30 plus years

    This tractor ran ok before it sat for all those years. Every year it started right up in the spring. All fluids were drained except for the oil when it was set in a shed for all these years. The motor was stuck when I got it. The carberater has a new kit. The tractor was used each spring to...
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    1949 8n ford startup after sitting for 30 plus years

    I have removed the head, put in one new valve assembly on #2. all the valves are working and seated. I have gas to the carb. I used stating fluid the first time I turned it over and it fired. I have all new spark plugs and wires. A new distributer cap. Points are clean. I have good sparck at...
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    1949 8n ford startup after sitting for 30 plus years

    I have a 1949 8n ford that has sat for over 30 plus years. I tore it down and fixed or replaced all parts that were need. I now have it back together and have tried to start it. The compression is #1 at 85 lbs # 2 at 75 lbs #3 at 80 lbs and #4 at 70 lbs. It will not pull the gas mixture from...
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