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    1920 missing a little

    Did you check the air filter and air intake path for partial blockage? Also, make sure the breathing hose from the valve cover is fully open.
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    Grasshopper 725, runs 20-30 min then dies

    Could be the wires are breaking down. Start by replacing the coil wire and then the plug wires.
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    15 year old Craftsman mower issues

    From memory long ago, I think there is a diode in one of the wires that connect the battery with the alternator. It looks like a wide spot in the wiring harness. That diode can go bad not allowing charging current to flow to the battery.
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    SDF and Massey formed new partnership

    https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/02/sdf-to-build-utility-tractors-for-massey-ferguson-brand/
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    Ford 1920 - no power to ignition/gauges - [1987]

    The starter solenoid is hard-mounted to the starter. It seems to work fine as long as you can maintain 12V+ through all of the safeties in the wiring harness when starting. For a quick start, you can 'bypass' the wiring harness at the starter and jump directly from the battery connection to the...
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    1920 Clutch replacement

    When I had the clutch replaced in my NH1920 about 14 years ago, the tractor guy asked me if I wanted a 'rebuilt' clutch or new one for about $400 difference. I went with the more expensive new clutch because I did not want to take the chance of having split the tractor again any sooner than I...
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    Your last generator Maintenance Run

    Maybe the unloader on the exhaust valve is sticking? Or compression release is not working properly?
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    Wal Mart disaster relief.

    We now have power and internet, but our cell phone service is spotty. My most disturbing event [other than downed trees and brush everywhere] was when I went to move my generator back under the house following 80 hours of non-stop running, I discovered my pull cord on my generator had been cut...
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    2120 WONT GO INTO ANY GEAR

    https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/new-holland-2120-no-forward-or-reverse.413154/
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    Ford 1910 not firing after changing fuel filter

    https://www.tractorforum.com/threads/ford-1910.35897/
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    Your last generator Maintenance Run

    84003329 https://www.briggsstrattonstore.com/briggs-stratton-part-84003329/
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    New Holland Boomer 40 wont crank with key.

    https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/boomer-tc40d-cranks-but-does-not-start.145410/
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    Electrical system issue

    I was referring to the pins on your 7 pin plug. That connection might need some electrical spray cleaner.
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    Electrical system issue

    You might try spreading the pins very slightly to tighten the plug connections.
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