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Fuel Induction Primer

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Bernie Guettler

11-13-1999 04:30:35




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I have a 1958 Dexta. I have the operators manual for it and in it they mention a "induction Primer" to be used in conjunction with the manaforl heater to start tractor in cold weather. Does anyone know how this primer is supposed to work. Mine has it but I see no way to operate it. I had the tracor down in Fla. and never had to use it.(too hot down there). I live in Apex, NC and it is hard to get it started this time of the year. If I need to replace it where would I find one?

Thanks for any information.

Bernie Guettler
Apex, NC
guettle@ibm.net

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Burrhead

11-13-1999 09:04:16




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 Re: Fuel Induction Primer in reply to Bernie Guettler, 11-13-1999 04:30:35  
Bernie what ever you do don't use ether or gasoline fumes to start the engine. That little Perkins won't stand the pressure, and the pistons are about $110 a piece plus the other parts. I rebuild 1 or 2 engines each year that were gassed to start.
The induction pump should have a manual operated thumb handle on it. Maybe your handle has gotten knocked off or somewhere back in time some one put the wrong supply pump on the tractor. There should be a little peg sticking up from the diaphram, push it down with a wood peg or something to protect your finger. The spring pressure from the diaphram will push it back out to you.

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Brian

11-14-1999 03:04:36




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 Re: Re: Fuel Induction Primer in reply to Burrhead, 11-13-1999 09:04:16  
Bernie,
All Dexta's in England had a black button on the fuel tank tap. The way to start was heat for 40 seconds then push the button once or twice. This sprayed fuel onto the hot heater coil and sent a flame down the intake manifold as you pressed the starter. If you use ether and heater it makes a rather loud bang and the manifold and air cleaner disappear into the wide blue yonder. Also I agee with Burrhead. Do not use any other type of starting aid with these engines. They become addicted and won't start without it even in hot weather.

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Oscar

11-14-1999 06:15:12




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 Re: Re: Re: Fuel Induction Primer in reply to Brian, 11-14-1999 03:04:36  
I agree about not using ether or any other chemical stimulant. It'll ruin your engine. Even in Holland (which is a Fordson-spare-parts-paradise) an original fuel induction primer is VERY hard to find. I've had one listed on my website and it was sold within a day. My own Dexta is missing it as well, but I find that with both an excellent battery (think over 85 AH) and an excellent engine (i.e. in top-notch condition) the tractor will start down to about 5 degrees below the freezing point of water, i.e. -5 degrees Celsius. Beyond that, who would want to sit on a Dexta anyway?

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Bernie Guettler

11-14-1999 16:50:02




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Fuel Induction Primer in reply to Oscar, 11-14-1999 06:15:12  
I want to thank all who gave me real good advice on the induction primer. I did take a look at it and pushed in the center of the primer. The problem is that the plunger went in and would not return to its orginal position. I would like to know if I took it off of the tractor could it be taken apart and cleaned? If not where could I find a new one. Thanks for any and all information.

Bernie Guettler
guettle@ibm.net

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Brian

11-15-1999 09:21:24




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Fuel Induction Primer in reply to Bernie Guettler, 11-14-1999 16:50:02  
Bernie,
Its a good job you were never elected President. Think what would have happened if that had been the nuclear button:) Try removing and cleaning the tap. There might be a load of gunge blocking the filler hole to the primer. Or the little valve that allows fuel in may be stuck. New tap ass. may be a little like teeth on a chicken.
Regards
Brian



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