Posted by Biglurr54 on November 07, 2017 at 05:42:39 from (199.168.151.34):
I need help getting my Ford 3400 back up and running. I just recently purchased the tractor and it was running well. The previous owner replaced the starter and starting solenoid. In the process, he pinched the resistor wire between the starter and the bellhousing. (unknown to me) When I got the tractor home I used it a bit (maybe 3 hours) and the tractor wouldn’t start. I heard sparking near the starter. The lugs on the solenoid were all loose and I discovered the pinched resistor wire that was shorting out. I took the starter off and cut the stripped/melted ends of the resistor wire and soldered it together (removed approximately 3 feet). The tractor started and had no issue running. I parked the tractor. When I went to go move the tractor the other day, it started but the rpms would not come up and it coughed and stumbled terribly. I jumped the resistor wire with 12v non resistor wire and that did not help. I drained the carb and checked the sediment bowl. Plenty of flow through both.
I ordered the basic tune kit with points and condenser from YT and I ordered a universal coil with resistor: https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/D5TE12029AB_Coil-Universal-12V_10275.htm.
I plan to pull the plugs and clean them and check the gaps. The wires all seem to be in good shape
Is there anything else I should replace or look at that could be causing my problem?
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