Ford 1100 opportunity

[Moon]

...just curious, where bouts are you. Is the MO in your name for Montana?
Thanks,
Moon of Ohio

 

[brianMO]

The splitter was the screw type. I avoided it because I thought it was going to be a hydraulic splitter. A dissappointment indeed. I passed because I did not think the tractor would run it. I had no idea they were dangerous! Anyway...need to find a tach/hour meter, and do the maintainance. Anybody know how to prime after changing the fuel filter? I do have a manual on order. Thanks for all the help!

Brian

 

[brianMO]

Missouri !!!

 

[fishman]

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.

Why do you need a tach/hourmeter? Is the one on the tractor broken?

Good idea to get the manual. And where's the tractor picture by the way?

 

[brianMO]

The hour meter/tach seems to be real intermintent. It could be a loose connection. Need to rewire lights. Other than that it seems to work. Also I notice that it needs key turn to warm to start unless it has be running shortly before. This probably is not real unusual. Maybe it is a little low on compression or something. I will post pics soon.

Brian
Missouri

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

If it is diesel, then you are just warming the glow plugs, which is the correct thing to do.

 

[brianMO]

Do you need to warm the glow plugs even when it is warm out. My dodge diesel does not need this to start. I guess they are all a bit different. Maybe this one is more cranky then others. Once I get the nack for doing this I will be alright.

Brian

 

[Tractors4u]

I had an 1100 like yours. Usually you will need the glow plugs for that first start of the day.

 

[fishman]

Ours had a little chrome bezel on the dash with a hole in it. Inside was a coiled wire. You turned the key backwards (I'm 99% positive) and held it there until the wire glowed orange. Then you turned it the normal way to start it. You had to do this whenever the tractor hadn't been run for a while, no matter what the outside temperature was.

 

[brianMO]

Thank-you...that makes me feel better! So lighting the glow plugs even when it is warm is not uncommon. Thanks for your help!

Brian