Ford 1100 opportunity

   / Ford 1100 opportunity #21  
Yeah the older small diesels are a little hard to start, frankly. If you live in cold climate, write back before the weather changes for a full set of tips and advice. Dont use ether. Dont use ether. dont use ether.

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   / Ford 1100 opportunity #22  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I'll try and answer your question re: priming. On our tractor (keep in mind this was a while ago), there was a stopcock, just like on a radiator, that you opened while someone was cranking the tractor. Air bubbles would come out for a while then fuel and air, then only fuel. Stop cranking, close the stopcock, and then start the tractor. It was on the left front side of the tractor (as seen from the driver's seat) I believe. At any rate, it should be obvious if you trace the fuel line from the fuel filter bowl. Hope that helps. )</font> On my small series Fords, sometimes that worked to prime them and sometimes I had to "crack" the lines at each injector one at a time while the tractor was either running or cranking to get the lines fully bled. It depends where the air is. On mine the bleeding screw looks more like a flat heat screw surounded by a lock nut. Have fun and good luck with your new machine. And just remember if the 5' mower is too much, put shorter blades on it.

Andy
 
   / Ford 1100 opportunity #23  
Like to say thanks for all the great posts. I've been reading for quite a while... but first time responding. I recently bought a 1981 Ford 1200 4x4 ag tires. Must be similar to the 1100??? Turning the key counter clockwise and counting to 9 seems to help the cold engine starting. I use a new Landpride 48" finish mower. It does a fine job on my 3 acres, wouldn't use anything bigger although I was told 60" would work. Thanks again for the good discussions.
 

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