Ford 600

[BhB]

I have had this problem with my Ford 600, it will run for about 3 hours and just stop running, if it sets for 4 hours it will start and run. I have put solid core wires on it, yesterday I installed electronic ignition and flame thrower coil. It still quits after about 3 hours just like you turn off the key. When trying to restart it the amp meter will show discharge as the engine turns and there is spark at the coil. The gas cap doesn't fit tight to cause a vacuum. I have also tried jumping across the ignition switch and it still won't start. There is gas in the carb, opening the drain plug will show a good stream of gas. It is 6 volt but turns over good.

Thank you for any help, Bill

 

[Ultradog MN]

When it quits again check power to the coil with a VOM or a test light. Could be your switch going bad.

 

[Texas!]

When it quits you say you found spark at the coil. Did you remove a spark plug wire from any one of the spark plugs and see if you have spark there?

 

[souNdguy]

forget just jumpering the switch. hotwir ehte coil straight up and test her when she dies.

 

[RDobbs]

I've been down this road with my 600
thru the years. I would change out the
switch. They can be real tricky at times.

 

[36 Coupe]

The ammeter should flick from 0 to 4 amps when the engine is cranking.If it shows a steady discharge your new ignition is acting up.I worked my 640 hard this weekend sawing and hauling out fire wood.It still has point ignition and the original coil.It starts fast an its still 6 volt.

 

[BhB]

I sometimes don't explain things well. That is why when I talk to my wife we have long conversations. The amp meter does move back and forth when cranking the engine. After is sets appox. 4 hours it starts right back up. Maybe its just a half a day tractor. I installed the electronic ignition Friday. It did this before with points and now after. I wasn't sure if it was the condenser or coil. I changed it because when I put the electronic ignition in my 55 Chevy it was a great improvment. With the tractor I felt I could get two birds with one stone. As usual thing arn't that easy for me.
Bill