8N starting

[Dawgbone]

When I finish whatever I'm doing with my tractor I have to park, turn the gas off, and then wait for it to shut down. Otherwise, it won't
start the next time.
To start it I turn the gas on, choke it one time and it starts right up. But, always have to shut off the gas when I'm done. Help
appreciated.

 

[Den N Ms]

Dawgbone , You might try and disconnect the carburetor from thr air cleaner.When you shut it off with the gas still turned on, then watch for gas dripping out of the carburetor where the air cleaner connects,The float level may be set to high,or the needle valve or the set is leaking (gasket under the seat is missing, leaking) or loose.

 

[R Geiger]

(quoted from post at 12:54:37 01/03/23) When I finish whatever I'm doing with my tractor I have to park, turn the gas off, and then wait for it to shut down. Otherwise, it won't
start the next time.
To start it I turn the gas on, choke it one time and it starts right up. But, always have to shut off the gas when I'm done. Help
appreciated.

don't understand and your problem, shut the gas off wait a bit, the engine dies, turn off key! what is the problem? I turn the gas off and before I can walk a short distance to my house the engine dies. I don't have to turn the key off tho. It stays on all the time. grab a rag and wipe down the hood or kick the tires a few times and all will be good.

 

[Tim PloughNman Daley]

SOP is to shut off the Fuel Sedimnet Bulb Valve via the knurled knob whenver the tractor is to be shut down. You do not need to close the valve and wait til engine dies but some do, and maybe if tractor will set idle for months on end. You need to perform The Fuel Flow Test, with the engine cold, and determine what is the true root cause. Remove bottom NPT drain plug, open valve and observe if fuel flow is steady at 1/2 pint in 2 minutes. Remove the rubber hose connecting the carb to air intake tube and observe if any fuel is present in carb throat. Yes? You may have a stuck float. Carb may need a PM rebuild job. Get your ESSENTIAL MANUALS and read religiously.


FORD 8N TRACTOR ESSENTIAL OWNER/OPERATOR/PARTS/SERVICE MANUALS:

Tim Daley(MI)

 

[Leroy]

I have a 44 2N that Dad bought new in May of 44 and in that time the tank was never shut off when just stoping the tractor. That valve was never intended to have to be closed every time, just when you wanted to clean the sedimate bowl.

 

[Abbby]

Listen to Dean's advice. Plus you do not have to run carb dry. Should be able to turn off gas and tractor at same time. Likely you have a float issue. most folks shut off gas every time.

 

[Eman85]

Sounds like float is too high, or needle valve leaks. Shutting off the fuel is just good insurance when the tractor sits since it's gravity feed and if the needle leaks the gas will fill the carb and air filter tube and drip. Also makes it hard to start and will foul the plugs.
You can check float level with a fitting on the bottom of the carb and a piece of clear tubing. Most likely you will need to remove and rebuild carb.