Our Broken Tractor - Troubleshooting to get it running

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  • Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
  • Time to fix the most frustrating - and potentially only thing we regret - purchase from last summer was this old tractor. It broke down on the trail getting to our property and ultimately led to our old truck lighting on fire leaving us stranded.
    Cody is learning every step of the way and figuring things out to get this tractor running again. Having a large piece of equipment will be a huge game changer for our exterior work.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 64

  • @chantaln6843
    @chantaln6843 20 днів тому +1

    Cody, I admire your work ethics & your willingness to be a “Jack of all trade”.
    I love the fact that you’re willing to put life to that tractor.

  • @rrphelps
    @rrphelps 22 дні тому +1

    I root for you every time I see one of your videos. You are smart and tenacious and a hard worker. That will serve you well. Keep going! You have a fan!

  • @jimchar4432
    @jimchar4432 21 день тому +2

    Glad to see you working on the tractor

  • @nicolerennerjarvis1478
    @nicolerennerjarvis1478 18 днів тому +1

    I know nothing about engines but I was glued to my screen eating my snack and got very excited when it finally “sparked” to life haha wow is that a loud machine! You are doing amazing!

  • @tomkrause62
    @tomkrause62 27 днів тому +10

    Yes, steering is hydraulic. Your hydraulic oil is pink because it is full of water.

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 26 днів тому +4

    Cody you should be proud of yourself. Best way to learn sometimes is under fire and working through the systems. This machine will be so valuable once up and running completely.

  • @ilzitek2419
    @ilzitek2419 27 днів тому +7

    I admire you for buying and working on this tractor. It looks like a beast.

  • @deenabutcher3365
    @deenabutcher3365 27 днів тому +6

    I think it's very exciting that you're making some progress on that beast. Think in baby steps and you'll find the way through eventually. Every step is a learning opportunity!

  • @brianpulstsr8680
    @brianpulstsr8680 27 днів тому +18

    Coil- goes to distributor Coil+ goes to ignition switch. Coil + should only have power when switch is on. Forget about trying to make sure points are open when you shut tractor off not ever going to happen. You're making my brain hurt! Coil is still good just wired wrong. Only time you will get a spark is when points open. You changed your timing when you rotated the distributor. Both screws on carb should be out about 2 1/4 turns

    • @JamesCouch777
      @JamesCouch777 27 днів тому +1

      There are a lot of good tutorials on UA-cam about how to troubleshoot these old tractors. Should make it a piece of cake to get it running good. In the past I've had several of those old tractors.

  • @CoolUsername570
    @CoolUsername570 25 днів тому

    Great job getting it going!

  • @jamesharris7868
    @jamesharris7868 25 днів тому

    Check the points in the distributor that's where the spark comes from. If it has electronic ignition module in the distributor that could be faulty. Check you have the coil wired the right way around this may be why its getting hot. Hope this helps

  • @jimgree
    @jimgree 27 днів тому +4

    Get a coil with an internal resistor, if your engine does not have a resistor on it some where. The resistor drops the voltage so your coil won't get to hot.

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 26 днів тому +1

    If you have a tractor, you have to know how to fix it, so no loss involved, learned a lot and GOOD JOB with sticking to it‼👌💯

  • @charlenegrady8781
    @charlenegrady8781 26 днів тому

    Sorry I never asked how the little one is doing. Hope all is well. Give big hugs from me. Love you all✌️🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

  • @nittygritty9418
    @nittygritty9418 27 днів тому +2

    Its nice to see all the snow is gone, nice job getting that old thing running. :)

  • @charlenegrady8781
    @charlenegrady8781 26 днів тому

    Good luck. Maybe ask one of the Mitchell’s. They may be able to let you know which way to go. I love that you want to do it but maybe a little help✌️🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

  • @butchbinion1560
    @butchbinion1560 27 днів тому +1

    Thanks, good job. ✌🏻👊🏼

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u 27 днів тому +4

    Good luck getting your tractor running Cody

  • @BrakesBake
    @BrakesBake 26 днів тому

    Young Man you have the full respect of my husband Ace and I (Dee). You have got this for sure. With your patience it’s no wonder you got this far. Great job.

  • @kennethalmond8922
    @kennethalmond8922 27 днів тому +3

    Good patience - congratulations for making progress!

  • @markmckeachnie4484
    @markmckeachnie4484 27 днів тому +3

    The points close depending were the rotation of the engine is all you have done is through the timing off

  • @bonneymoseley1159
    @bonneymoseley1159 26 днів тому +1

    Your doing great Cody! One step at a time, solving each problem one at a time.
    Tell Lori I missed seeing an update on her greenhouse this week. Pray your all staying healthy.

  • @JonSorensen
    @JonSorensen 27 днів тому +1

    You can try cleaning the points, resetting the gap, and replacing the condenser. Also check the volts with a meter.

  • @user-zy1mf6xz9t
    @user-zy1mf6xz9t 26 днів тому

    Burned out ignition coil , might best have a resistor placed ahead of the positive connection, if not internally resisted

  • @Volusia1
    @Volusia1 27 днів тому +3

    You will points, condenser button cap under distributor. I can clean contacts on points with a piece of sandpaper

  • @willamettehops
    @willamettehops 25 днів тому

    That old Ford will be great around your homestead! Congrats on working on her again,

  • @richardlechtrecker9083
    @richardlechtrecker9083 27 днів тому +1

    Terrific job Cody, great mechanical detective work👏🏻

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u 27 днів тому +3

    Great video Cody and Lori

  • @maryhall6584
    @maryhall6584 27 днів тому +2

    Love you just keep trying and learning. You guys are awesome

  • @dougr.8921
    @dougr.8921 27 днів тому +2

    maybe need to set the point gap. Good luck. look forward to these videos.

  • @ronaldhess8034
    @ronaldhess8034 27 днів тому +2

    If those long wires are sparkplug wires they are to long. You need to get the correct lenght. You are not getting enough energy down thru the wires.

  • @johnsonr9
    @johnsonr9 26 днів тому +1

    What a challenge! Congratulations on your progress so far.

  • @markmckeachnie4484
    @markmckeachnie4484 27 днів тому

    You got it going yah yep now hydraulics good going buddy

  • @douglasthompson2740
    @douglasthompson2740 26 днів тому

    Also change the condenser in the distributor. When the key is off no power should be going to the distributor so it should not be draining the battery and cooking the coil.

  • @aday1637
    @aday1637 27 днів тому +1

    There's a good chance you have a short to ground in the distributor if the coil is getting hot.

  • @James-tt7vg
    @James-tt7vg 27 днів тому +5

    Your a Flippin Mad Scientist !!! LOL

  • @debbiemiller7342
    @debbiemiller7342 26 днів тому

    Nice job Cody! Keep at it.

  • @BKAD623-hz7ln
    @BKAD623-hz7ln 27 днів тому

    Success!!
    One step at a time✌️

  • @marilynvanallen7249
    @marilynvanallen7249 21 день тому

    Please put air in that tire before it pops the tire seal off the rim. Waiting to watch you get through the hydralic puzzle.

  • @Nena84734
    @Nena84734 27 днів тому

    Way to go Cody!

  • @patriciamontague6035
    @patriciamontague6035 27 днів тому

    Good luck hi from Colorado Springs 😀

  • @markmckeachnie4484
    @markmckeachnie4484 27 днів тому

    Turn the key on and see if the is a spark at the points first

  • @kentspencer7249
    @kentspencer7249 27 днів тому

    good job

  • @markmckeachnie4484
    @markmckeachnie4484 27 днів тому +3

    What ever happened your timing off now so you will need to turn it till it hits on TDC

  • @douglasthompson2740
    @douglasthompson2740 26 днів тому

    Old ignition system. Did you check the points in the distributor? Also find a good bare bolt or spot on the block itself to ground it against.

  • @SandraCrockett
    @SandraCrockett 27 днів тому

    Love your channel! How the baby doing???

  • @waderue
    @waderue 26 днів тому +1

    ok replace the coil and I would new plug and plug wire in and a new starter and new battery and it should start running for you

  • @Volusia1
    @Volusia1 27 днів тому +2

    As for hydraulics there are several O rings in each cylinder and also the control valve..

  • @PattyPrice-tl7bc
    @PattyPrice-tl7bc 26 днів тому +1

    Your tractor is about as old as me lol

  • @aday1637
    @aday1637 27 днів тому +1

    2 terminals on top are the 12 volt positive and negative. Center post is where the coil sends the juice for the spark. Your testing is all fugged up. There are only a handful of components to fail. How is the coil in the distributor? Opening and closing the power to the coil won't make the plug spark, though. All that does is activate/deactivate the coil.

  • @markmckeachnie4484
    @markmckeachnie4484 27 днів тому +2

    I’ve never ever seen a bad coil but regardless I think you need to look at the condenser and points

  • @larrysowada9905
    @larrysowada9905 26 днів тому +1

    Why not get a Ford tractor manual & parts list and troubleshooting , there's got to be one that you could find online and sent to you, just a suggestion

  • @craigaustin4362
    @craigaustin4362 22 дні тому

    I have a Ford 3000 and if you have power steering which I think you do, I saw the cylinder you have hydraulic oil in those lines. What happens is you get grooves on the steering shaft and it will leak fluid?

  • @livin_life_321
    @livin_life_321 27 днів тому +1

    Timing is off Cody. Turn your distributor 👍

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 26 днів тому +1

    Go check out Dan Gingell and Rachel Gingell, they are experts on the old Ford tractors.

  • @linhaton4957
    @linhaton4957 25 днів тому

    That tractor is really old.

  • @ReneCrews
    @ReneCrews 26 днів тому +1

    Adjust your points.

  • @donaldbassett8769
    @donaldbassett8769 27 днів тому +1

    read read you have a computer on the model and year of the tractor and just letting you it only work on hard ground

  • @robertflint283
    @robertflint283 27 днів тому +1

    Check your to see if your is overfill and smell like gasoline

  • @rogerrabbit8297
    @rogerrabbit8297 22 дні тому

    Hire a mechanic

  • @TXP2P69
    @TXP2P69 27 днів тому

    Why anyone would buy or use a gasoline tractor vs a diesel just confuses me. You are not saving money if its not working or running.

  • @toddrowley6735
    @toddrowley6735 27 днів тому +1

    A shot of Either may help.