New to forum. Inherited old ford 4000 gas burner

[wtbeaudry]

We'll I just got back home. Progress made. Thanks for the suggestions.

Tested as suggested, all connection cleaned, no shorts in distro feed thru, or base. Points were a tad closed. Adjusted to spec -test light blinking so tested spark. Still no spark. Checked coil and found secondary resistance was about 15 Kohima - much higher than spec. Put in new coil and now have strong spark!!

Tried to start. No go. Fuel not getting to cylinders. Sediment bowl full but rusty. Cleaned it and blew out line to tank. Added more fuel to tank for some pressure. Turned over multiple times but nothing and found No gas smell at carb throat, nor wetness visible. Still no fuel to cylinders.

Just to check if it was the carb- I shot about 1 sec off starting fluid into carb throat, closed choke and turned it over. - it fired up immediately and smoothly. Saw a bit of oil pressure before it shut down. No chances so only did it once.

Looks like carb will have to be disassembled to clean passages. Also found that the shutoff valve has slow leak leaks next trip up I'll pull tank, clean, service/replace valve, and work on the carb. Or should I work the charging side first? Or something else entirely? I tried some 6 volt 3watt panel bulbs but they did not come on even with the good spark. Anyone have a good source for the right bulbs? Ford dealer was no help-only showed 12 volt bulbs.

For the carb is it best to rebuild, buy a rebuilt or buy a new? Do they usually need a new float? The kit from the dealer does not have the float.

Found the SOS strap on drivers left side just above the serial numbers. Just left if for now - won't try to move, I think the engine is ok. Just neglected.

Serial numbers the best I can see are below. However, some of the stamps are worn. I took pics if they don't make sense.

Engine: Conn 7006-B
B CWC T
A265

Tran: 2 263
Dif CONN. 4024. F. (Not at all sure of the "dif" could just be damaged "off" for the SOS strap above)

Thanks!!

 

[wtbeaudry]

Sorry I did some more reading on serial numbers and unless I read it wrong those were cast in the housings and are likely not the stamped serial numbers. Guess I have to keep clearing caked grime to find the stamped numbers.

 

[Soundguy]

the strap near the casting numbers and sn is likely for the pto. the strap for letting the rear move will be back on the center section wher ethe pinion couples to the back of the trans.. there is a sliding collar.

 

[super55]

Good deal on getting it to turn over. Threads like these are my favorite. Old tractors that have been abandoned for years getting brought back to life. Keep us posted on the progress.

 

[bajabum]

Yesterdays tractors sells wiring harnesses, as well as lots of other bits...

Also, Napa sells a lot of parts for vintage tractors.
I was amazed!

 

[wtbeaudry]

Thanks I will check NAPA. Have already bought from yesterday's tractor, including a wiring harness but don't want to disturb original until I know exactly what isn't working. Trying to go slow and methodical - but it is hard to be patient. I really want to hear it come to life again and then get to work restoring the farm grounds!

 

[wtbeaudry]

Update. Very little accomplished Went up on weekend to work on fuel side,of things. After three hours spent on grass cutting, finally got time for the fun stuff. Was going well, after about an hour or so had the hood, tank, and carb pulled. Then, while setting up to begin cleaning, all power went out to the farm. No reason, beautiful clear sunny day. Unfortunately (but not unexpectedly) like most things on the neglected farm the backup generator did not come on - so no pump for the water, no light, etc. After waiting an hour for power, we were informed that it would not be back until after dark. At that point we shut down everything, packed all our supplies, and headed back home. Hope to try again next weekend - and also trouble shoot/repair the generator and cut the other half of the grass and.....