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    Fuel or spark?

    August 20, 2020 - Spark or Fuel UPDATE: Well, the Flame-Thrower coil is installed and from a cold start the length of the white, lightning-bolt spark is an impressive (measured) 0.500 at roughly 600 rpm. I also followed the Pertronix suggestion to increase the spark plug gap. Their...
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    Fuel or spark?

    July 30, 2020 Spark or Fuel UPDATE: Yesterday, after mowing for 25 minutes the engine began a very steady, almost unnoticeable miss. But over the next 10 minutes the miss kept getting worse until it was very pronounced. The tractor was not happy at throttle at which I was mowing but...
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    Fuel or spark?

    Bruce, I am fairly sure there is ethanol in the gas. I will add some diesel as suggested. To all of you very helpful guys, thanks for the replies. It will be several days before I get back to the Forum with news. Incidentally, I buy all of my parts from Yesterday's Tractor Co, Port...
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    Fuel or spark?

    You and I think alike. My shade-tree insulation consisted of a layer of fiberglass and then a wrap of aluminum foil. All held on with wire-ties. I wrapped the entire length of the brand new fuel line. Thank you.
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    Fuel or spark?

    All good suggestions. I just ordered an adjustable spark tester. Thanks for the help.
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    Fuel or spark?

    I had not thought of a fan-belt problem. Thanks for the suggestion. Would not hurt having a spare on hand anyway.
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    Fuel or spark?

    July 23, 2020 Greetings, My name is Don, I am a tractorholic and I need advice! (That used to be funny. Not so much, lately.) I bought my 1948 Ford 8N (8N94754) in 1986. My mechanical & licensed electrician good friend, Rick, completed a very major overhaul 385 hours ago in...
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    John Smith

    I know from personal experience it does not matter if you are buying a Sherman hi-lo transmission or a $10 part years later, John will always give you the same great service. The world would certainly be better off if we had more like him. Thanks, John! Don Miner Sherwood, Oregon
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