Ford 801

[Jennasaunt]

Having issue with my 801 tractor. I just placed a points delete on tractor. It cranked and then went dead. Won't turnover now. Not getting any spark at plugs.What could be the problem

This post was edited by Jennasaunt on 06/24/2023 at 11:18 am.

 

[Steve in IL]

Assuming it ran previously with a 12 volt negative
ground conversion. Id first check all the main battery
connections, especially the grounds, for cleanliness
and tightness.

 

[Eman85]

Just for clarification "turn over" to the majority of us means the starter will not turn the engine, is that what you mean?

 

[showcrop]

When a starter will crank and then won't it is nearly always a bad battery connection. Usually at the battery but it can also be either of the other ends of either cable. Nearly always.

 

[Jennasaunt]

(quoted from post at 07:29:39 06/24/23) Just for clarification "turn over" to the majority of us means the starter will not turn the engine, is that what you me?

No, I mean it won't crank

 

[Jamisonj1]

Eman, there will be no straight answers today. Got that?

 

[Eman85]

(quoted from post at 11:17:18 06/24/23)

(quoted from post at 07:29:39 06/24/23) Just for clarification "turn over" to the majority of us means the starter will not turn the engine, is that what you me?

No, I mean it won't crank

Seems to be a problem with the translator feature on my computer.
Let's go with yes or no...When you activate the starter switch/button does the starter engage and turn the engine over?

By crank do you mean you activate the starter switch with the ignition on the engine turns over but will not start?

If the second meaning of crank is what you mean and you have good verified spark then there are only 2 other factors that usually come into play. Either no fuel or no compression.

 

[showcrop]

(quoted from post at 11:17:18 06/24/23)

(quoted from post at 07:29:39 06/24/23) Just for clarification "turn over" to the majority of us means the starter will not turn the engine, is that what you me?

No, I mean it won't crank

If you want help you need to tell what your problem is.

 

[Jim.ME]

As common terminology most here interpret not cranking, as the starter not turning the engine over to make it start.

Once the engine starts, and the starter is not having to crank (turn) it over, it is generally said the engine runs (not cranks).

Are you saying the starter turns the engine over (cranks) but the engine does not run?

You say it has no spark. How are you checking for spark?

 

[Hemmjo]

What kind of points delete did you install?

 

[Jim L WA]

I'm thinking Jennassaunt cleaned the battery connections and the problem went away.

 

[showcrop]

(quoted from post at 09:16:17 06/27/23) I'm thinking Jennassaunt cleaned the battery connections and the problem went away.

Very likely.

 

[Husker 50 8n]

(quoted from post at 22:07:22 06/24/23) Eman, there will be no straight answers today. Got that?

Looks to be true