[AT] 1948 Ford 2,8,9N

[Moe Fretz]

""While the plugs are out use your fingers to see if there’s enough
compression while somebody turns it over.""

Of course all the time, making sure that the plug wires are clear of your
fingers or you won't need a spark tester.


On Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 9:28 AM <szabelski at wildblue.net> wrote:

> Spark can be checked pretty easily without having to pull the plugs if you
> have a timing light. The inductive type are probably better for this since
> you won’t have to pull the wire off of the plug. Just watch the flash of
> the strobe and see how strong the flash is, if there is one. Check all the
> plugs just in case you happen to have picked the only one that is firing on
> your first try.
>
> Carl
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com>
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Sent: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:06:08 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: Re: [AT] 1948 Ford 2,8,9N
>
> LOL, I did try to start it since no one was home, didn't even sputter or
> anything. I called the owner and he was completely annoyed that I tried
> to start it without him there. That's understandable. I would guess at
> this point it's spark or fuel since I didn't smell gasoline. Sorry for
> the late reply spent the day in the Hospital with AFIB, such fun.
>
> Mike M
>
> On 12/20/2020 10:31 AM, szabelski at wildblue.net wrote:
> > For $750 it wouldn’t be a bad buy. Missing front grill and it looks like
> the hood is rusting through on the bottom edges. How did the owner get it
> on the trailer? Drive it or winch it? I’d try having somebody crank it over
> while you listen to it try to start. Does it try to start or do nothing?
> Check the plugs see if there’s any apparent ignition issues or oil burning.
> While the plugs are out use your fingers to see if there’s enough
> compression while somebody turns it over.
> >
> > Carl
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com>
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> >
> > Sent: Sat, 19 Dec 2020 18:52:23 -0500 (EST)
> > Subject: [AT] 1948 Ford 2,8,9N
> >
> > I tried to send this to the list but I exceeded the capacity for picture
> > size. I have a call into the guy and am waiting for his call, so I'm
> > going to send this in three separate posts. Any thoughts on this tractor
> > if it runs? Guys asking $750
> >
> > Thanks Mike M
> >
> >
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