Ford 2N won't start (was Re: [Ford-ferguson] (no subject)

[George Willer]

Mike,

This may be from far left field, but it sounds like a place I've been with
my '41.  Loosen the steering column bolt nearest the starter plunger
(immediately ahead).  If that bolt is too long, it will clamp the activating
rod to the switch and prevent it from operating normally.  I think I simply
added a washer under the bolt head.

George Willer

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <msloane at att.net>
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Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 12:20 PM
Subject: Ford 2N won't start (was Re: [Ford-ferguson] (no subject)


> Loud and clear in NJ.
>
> Speaking of which, I have a Ford 2N problem:
>
> I restored my tractor about two years ago, but it has been sitting idle
> in a neighbor's barn since then. The battery (amazingly enough) tests
> OK, but the starter won't spin. Well, not exactly, at one point, I got
> it to spin, but it wouldn't stop! (the starter plunger in front of the
> shifter stuck). I removed the plunger and freed it up, then I removed
> the starter switch itself and got that pretty much unstuck and put
> everything back together. But it still won't turn over. I checked all
> the grounds, and they seem OK, but I have a feeling that the starter
> switch may be the culprit. I also cleaned up the top of the battery and
> the battery clamps. It doesn't look there is any way to get inside the
> starter switch to clean the contacts.
>
> Working in a dark barn with no electricity presents some challenges, so
> I may have to go up there with another tractor and haul it home.
>
> Any reasonable suggestions will be appreciated...
>
> Mike
>
> Schade wrote:
> > is this on?
> >
>
> >
>
> -- 
> Mike Sloane
> Allamuchy NJ
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