Black soot

[billfires]

I transported my 1920 in a heavy rain storm and when the tractor RPMs were brought up there was black soot covering the hood. It has a forward facing vertical stack and I am assuming water got driven into the exhaust pipe. Anyone had anything similar happen or any thoughts. Thanks.

Bill C

 

[Thomas]

I've notice little soot when starting up after the tractor been setting for period of time{between snowstorms} during the winter months.

I believe its do to the cold than hot than cold temps which cause my black soot,for after the tractor warms up,no smoke to be seen.

If I should leave the tractor outside /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif I slide a can on to the stack for protection..a habit from the yester years. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Hoeman00]

Water got in exhaust pipe and washes carbon (blacksoot) down pipe
and when it is run blows out as u can see.
We had a bright red KW semi w/pump turned up and 6" straight exhaust, when it was started after
rain it looked like it was raining coal dust.
The driver put panty hose ever exhaust pipes in morning to catch soot,
worked good but girlfriend wasn't real happy.
Anytime I haul my hoe (JD 710 w/ turbo) I plug exhaust pipe w/ gloves or rags.
A JD dealer once told dad that air can spin turbo and w/o oil it will ruin turbo
so I don't take a chance.
It depends on where engine stopped, if at right place intake and exhaust valves are open
and it gives a place for air or water to get into cylinder.
Water in cylinder usually results in bent rod or other damage when starting.
I hope u understand theory (sp?).

 

[bartman]

I bought a small exhaust pipe cover /flap(covers pipe when tractor is not running and opens when you start tractor ) at TSC for about 5 bucks. It looks cool and prevents the water from getting in
Have put them on both tractors.........
Well time to go deer hunting ,probably missed the big one cause I visited TBN this AM instead of heading out to my treestand
Bartman

 

[nicklan]

billfires
Soot is the least of your problems. Water running into your valves and cylinders will not help anything. This is how tractor engines get stuck. /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif

Nick