CarlB

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• Posted in thread: My 8N just quit - No Spark on 06/14/2009 at 9:24AM
  Symptom: This is a 1947 Ford 8N with a 12V conversion and front mounted distributor. It was running just
  fine with no problems of any kind. When the failure happened, I started the tractor and used it...

• Posted in thread: My 8N just quit - No Spark on 06/13/2009 at 5:14PM
  Thanks, I have verified I have a full tank of gas..In fact it has overflowed out because I/ve been
  cranking it so much. The rotor button is turning. I replaced the condenser too and still no spark . I...

• Posted in thread: My 8N just quit - No Spark on 06/13/2009 at 1:37PM
  I didn't mention, this has a 12 volt conversion done a couple of years ago and I have had no problems
  what so ever with starting problems until now. - CarlB

• Posted in thread: My 8N just quit - No Spark on 06/13/2009 at 1:34PM
  My 8N started just fine this morning and was running great...then it just quit like I turned of the key
  and will not start again. The Sarter is cranking fine, but I have no spark at the plugs. I have ...

• Posted in thread: Ford 8N Throttle Tension on 08/10/2004 at 1:48PM
  I just ordered all of the parts from Derek Barkley at just 8n's to repair the problem. I ordered the
  quadrant, the tension spring, and the screws all for about $15. He also explained how to adjust the...

• Posted in thread: Ford 8N Throttle Tension on 08/10/2004 at 7:40AM
  I did locate that adjustment you refered to. There appears to be a bracket with elogated slots that
  allows you to move the bracket downward to make the adjustment. It's already down as far as it will ...

• Posted in thread: Ford 8N Throttle Tension on 08/10/2004 at 6:58AM
  This is a new problem. I've had the tractor about 3 years. I did find the spring at the carb end and that
  spring appears to pull the throttle back to the idle position. The throttle plate is very worn...

• Posted in thread: Ford 8N Throttle Tension on 08/09/2004 at 1:52PM
  The tension that holds my throttle lever in a fixed postion is gone. It rev's up ok, but just springs
  back to idle when I release the lever. Is there a counter spring to off-set the tension that is mi...