Posted by mkirsch on May 07, 2010 at 05:09:53 from (64.80.108.56):
In Reply to: 966 No power posted by sparke1 on May 06, 2010 at 20:12:56:
Just blindly turning the "smoke screw" without knowing where you are and where you end up can easily get you into trouble. It needs to be done with the tractor on a dyno. I've found that's why the professionals are very hesitant about letting that information out. You turn the screw too far, blow up your engine and suddenly it's THEIR fault for telling you where the screw is and which way to turn it. I know I wouldn't stick my neck out like that. Sure you say, "Well, I would take responsibility for my own stupidity," now, but in the heat of the moment that usually goes out the window with most people.
You need to find out how much power you have now. The tractor may be fine. It's not going to have the horsepower of the 1466. Maybe your baler just needs that much horsepower. 65HP minimum, probably in the lowest gear the tractor has?
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