Ford 4610SU jumped timing?

showme1946 · May 12, 2017

Wow, that analysis is right on. Thanks very much. I'll get to work on your suggestions.

George Rickerson

showme1946 · May 12, 2017

Today I drained the fuel tank and removed the fuel shutoff valve. It was packed almost solid with gunk. I cleaned it up and put it back on the tractor. But when I reattached the line to the fuel filter, I cross-threaded the nut. So I removed the valve again and took it to the local New Holland dealer to see if they had one.

Not only did they have one, but it has been upgraded. The petcock on the old one is plastic, it is metal on the new one. But even better, the new valve protrudes up into the fuel tank and has a filter that fits on top, so it should be less susceptible to the sludge monster. So the crossthreading mistake was a blessing in disguise. I'll put the new valve on tomorrow (being extra careful not to crossthread the fuel fitting).

I am eager to see how this tractor performs with a proper fuel supply.

George Rickerson

Happy Gilmore · May 12, 2017

Im glad everything worked out. Nice

showme1946 · May 13, 2017

I installed the new fuel shutoff valve this morning, hooked everything up, filled the tank (checking for leaks during the process), bled the fuel filter and the fuel pump, and bingo the tractor started right up. It ran great all day, I finished mowing the south pasture with no hiccups.

Thanks again to everyone who weighed in, especially Jerry/MT.

George Rickerson

Jerry/MT · May 14, 2017

showme1946 said:
I installed the new fuel shutoff valve this morning, hooked everything up, filled the tank (checking for leaks during the process), bled the fuel filter and the fuel pump, and bingo the tractor started right up. It ran great all day, I finished mowing the south pasture with no hiccups.

Thanks again to everyone who weighed in, especially Jerry/MT.

George Rickerson

Glad you got it running!