> Hi listees, I was wondering if anyone could help me with my
> 1951 Ford 8N tractor. I was mowing the fields with a brush
> hog attachment and it just lost power suddenly. It starts
> but only revs a little over idle with no power whatsoever.
> It seems to me like it's running on 2 cylenders instead of 4
> or there's a vacuum/mechanical advance issue. Is there a old
> tractor list out there or does anyone have a clue to help me out?
I know there are tractor lists, but don't have any links handy. Try
Googling for "old tractors" or "Ford 8N".
But it's an engine just like any other engine : needs spark, fuel, air and
compression to run. I would start by checking the spark at each cylinder
(pull the plug, hook the wire up, lay it on something grounded and crank the
engine). If that looks OK, then the next suspect would be fuel. Clogged
filter, water or crud in the float bowl, etc. Then check the air filter(s)
and intake for any kind of blockage.
Randall
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