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1952 Harry Ferguson TO30

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robert buck

10-13-2002 09:46:19




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I purchased a 1952 Harry Ferguson TO30 two years ago. The engine was rebuilt and ran great for two years. The tractor was beginning to run rough. I filled gas tank, since I was low on gas. I thought I might be taking in sediment from the bottom of the tank. After filling the tank the tractor would not start. I replaced the spark plug wires, spark plugs, points, condenser, distributor cap and rotor. I also rebuilt the carburetor. The tractor still wouldn't start. Loosened screw on distributor and turned distributor slightly. Tractor started immediately. Tractor ran smooth until I tightened clamp screw on distributor. Each turn of the scew made the tractor run rougher. When the screw was completely tight the engine died. I have not been able to get the engine to run since then. I did a compression test. Compression was between 50 and 60 on all cylinders. The elevation I live at is 8200 feet. Is this conpression considered low for the elevation? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Garry

10-18-2002 09:40:29




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 Re: 1952 Harry Ferguson TO30 in reply to robert buck, 10-13-2002 09:46:19  
Robert, I had a simalar problem with my 52 TO-30. My problem was the connection of the coil wire to the distributor. The wire was grounding out at the distributor connection nut. Make sure it is insulated at the connection nut inside and outside the the distributor. I correctred that and now it starts and runs good. Probably each time you adjusted the screw holding the distributor in place it was moving the wire and shorting out.

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Boogity - Ohio

10-15-2002 14:23:38




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 Re: 1952 Harry Ferguson TO30 in reply to robert buck, 10-13-2002 09:46:19  
As usual Ray,IN has excellent advice. Your compression seems very low even for 8000 ft. above sea level.



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Ray,IN

10-13-2002 18:23:45




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 Re: 1952 Harry Ferguson TO30 in reply to robert buck, 10-13-2002 09:46:19  
The compression is 6.5 to 1. You should have 140 psi new/rebuilt. I suspect the distrubutor clamp screw has nothing to do with this problem. Remove the sediment bowl assembly from the tank and inspect the screen atop the assembly for stoppage. This screen is the first step in fuel flow. While apart, you'll notice that the fuel shutoff valve has two openings. One is for normal operation - two full turns open. The second is the reserve capacity (one gallon), and is accessed by fully opening the valve. This valves openings may be obstructed also if the screen is missing or broken.

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