cbrake
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Hi, having some problems with my Ford 860 ...
Lately, it starts great, but then has been sputtering and backfiring soon after starting. I replaced the plugs and points, and it seemed to run fine for several sessions, including a hour of so of heavy pulling grading 1/2 mile lane. Now it is back to its old tricks.
The generator was weak, so I would have to charge the battery every couple months. I installed an alternator and new wiring harness thinking a slightly higher voltage might help. No change.
Gas flow to the carb seems good -- I've unhooked the line past the filter and run gas into a can for several minutes without any noticeable slowdown.
Spark seems weak (with spark tester) -- I need to do some more testing tonight after it is dark enough to see the spark in the tester.
Here is a video of it starting and then having problems:
Shared album - Cliff Brake - Google Photos
Appreciate any suggestions -- it is a great tractor when it works -- exactly what we need. But, these intermittent problems are proving difficult to solve.
Thanks,
Cliff
Lately, it starts great, but then has been sputtering and backfiring soon after starting. I replaced the plugs and points, and it seemed to run fine for several sessions, including a hour of so of heavy pulling grading 1/2 mile lane. Now it is back to its old tricks.
The generator was weak, so I would have to charge the battery every couple months. I installed an alternator and new wiring harness thinking a slightly higher voltage might help. No change.
Gas flow to the carb seems good -- I've unhooked the line past the filter and run gas into a can for several minutes without any noticeable slowdown.
Spark seems weak (with spark tester) -- I need to do some more testing tonight after it is dark enough to see the spark in the tester.
Here is a video of it starting and then having problems:
Shared album - Cliff Brake - Google Photos
Appreciate any suggestions -- it is a great tractor when it works -- exactly what we need. But, these intermittent problems are proving difficult to solve.
Thanks,
Cliff