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    Strang Distributor Problem

    Have minor problem with 801 distributor. Was having problems with the 800 loosing power when shredding or pulling something heavy. I though it was time to change the breaker points. While I was at it, I decided to take off the distributor and clean it. Did not use any spray stuff, only used...
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    rust in fuel tank

    Had some rust in my NAA gas tank and tried to clean it out. However, this time I used a strong acid which I have used to clean tile and it seems this has caused a problem. I have not used the tank for a few months and I noticed that the rust has returned at a very strong rate. So the question...
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    801 power steering leak

    Any idea where to get the seal needed for replacement?? Thanks again.
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    801 power steering leak

    Have an 801 with power steering which is slowly leaking the fluid It is not leaking around the control valve housing on the steering column, but rather from the sector shaft (both left and right) on the steering housing/box. Would appreciate any advise as to how to fix this problem. I watch...
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    Hard start - Perkins

    Helping a friend who just bought a 1987 JBC backhoe with a Perkins 4.236 diesel engine (understand it is like a MF engine). Got it running, however, after a few days it will not start and my friend has started to add a mixture of 2 cycle oil and gas to the injector pump (via air cleaner) for...
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    Starter - 6V or 12V, make a difference???

    I am trying to buy a new starter for my 800 Ford tractor. Have had the tractor for about 15 years or so. Was 6 volt but converted it to 12 volt by changing the standard things, but was told I could leave the original starter. Has been working fine for years but stop working. I opened it up...
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    General Question - engine needs fuel squirt to start

    Sorry for the skippy information, but that's all I was given at first. However, I decided to go over today to look at the backhoe closer during the day. (When I first saw it, it was at night and the guy had a simple hanging light on while working on the engine head.) Got the serial number...
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    General Question - engine needs fuel squirt to start

    Not asking for assistance on my Ford tractors but rather for a friend's SCB diesel backhoe. Seems we got it running and was running fine. However, all of a sudden it will not start unless we squirt some fuel in the air cleaner area. I am use to working on my simple 8n and 800's but have never...
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    Bad rust in fuel tank - how can I stop it?

    A few months ago I noticed some rust in the gas tank which was causing my 800 to stop a lot and I was having to clean the carb often. So decided to clean the fuel tank. Looked up information on Youtube and used an acid. Was not careful in buying the acid and I must have bought one of the...
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    top dead center for 800 tractor

    what is the correct DTC setting for ford 800 tractor I see and hear different settings such as 8 dtc or 10 dtc or 0 dtc Thank you in advance for your assistance
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    need to replace coil - will any do

    Need to replace coil on 1953 Jubilee Was converted to 12v and has altenator and resistor and 6v coil Question is will any 12v coil work or does it have to be specific for ford tractors I will take off resistor Thank you in advance for your assistance
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    53 Jubilee Keeps Stopping

    1953 Jubilee keeps dying and I can not figure out why When it first happened I used test light and there was light up to the wire going into the distributor but no fire to the spark plugs; Installed new plugs and new condenser and new points and did correct gaps Ran alright for about half...
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    1935 ford car/truck question

    Not asking about Ford tractors today but rather a question related to a 1935 Ford sedan. Working on the sedan and need to know if wheels from a 1935 pickup will fit on the 1935 car?? Need some and this man who lives far from here has some but we do not know if they will fit. thank you in...
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    General Question on over heating

    Have a friend who just bought a JBC 4.236 backhoe and since I am always working on my Ford tractors he asked me a question I could not answer. It is regarding over heating. He indicates that once he starts the tractor in 5 minutes or so, it overheats and spews water with a lot of pressure...
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    2 questions on 801 Ford

    1st question -- regarding power steering problem on a 58 801. What is normally the issue when the steering column travels up and down when the steering wheel is turned??? 2nd question -- are gas 801 engines (172) and diesel 801 engines interchangeable?? Friend wants to change tractor...
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    NAA Carb., starter but turns off.

    Just converted my NAA from propane to gasoline. Installed gas tank, new fuel line, points, condenser, and carburetor (rebuilt). Got everything working; tractor starts right away. However, once I start giving it gas, when I have pulled the throttle about 3/4 of the way, it suddenly dies on me...
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    801 butane tank and carb.

    Have an 801 Powermaster which I am converting from original propane system to gasoline fuel. Have taken off the propane tank, carb. and special thermostat housing, which are all in very good original condition. I had been running the tractor before I took everything off. I have installed the...
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    Will 600 carb. fit an 801??

    I have two 1958 Ford 801s, one of them runs on gasoline and the other runs on butane. Want to convert the butane to gasoline. Becoming a hassle; have to load it on a trailer and take to town to load it with butane every time I want to use it. Was given a gas tank and I repaired and cleaned...
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    radiator leak, how to remove JB, @ gunk

    Have a radiator leak on my Jubilee. The leak is on the radiator tank seam. Someone had put JB weld and/or what looks like some epoxsy "hard steel" sealers. What is the best way to remove all this harden stuff so we can see where the "hole" or leak is at??? The gunk is about 12 in. in length...
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    Radiator Tank Leak

    Have a radiator tank leak on my 53 Jubilee. It is leaking at the seam where the two top pieces of the tank come together. Would like to repair it myself. Thought of using JB Weld, but is there something else I can use???? (Trying to avoid, if possible, the hassle of traveling long distance...
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