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Bill Wileman on his ford 6000 tractor
Equipment, Machinery

An innovative flop: Remembering the Ford 6000 tractor

How the cutting-edge tractor and its failure-prone transmission became a marketing nightmare for the brand

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The tractors were available with either a 223-cubic inch gasoline or a 242-cubic inch diesel engine — but a groundbreaking innovation for its time, the Select-O-Speed powershift transmission behind those engines, turned out to be the tractors’ early downfall.
used tractors in a row at auction site
Equipment, Machinery

How to evaluate a diesel engine

Knowing what to check will give you a good indication of an engine's overall condition

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Are you thinking of buying a used tractor or other farm machine at one of this season’s spring auctions? When buying at auction, there is usually limited opportunity to give a machine or vehicle a thorough inspection. So here are a few useful things you can do at a sale to at least check the […] Read more
Photos: JCB
Equipment, Machinery

JCB debuts a hydrogen-fuelled motor

New internal combustion engine uses familiar systems and produces zero emissions

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At the 2022 ConExpo construction equipment show being held in Las Vegas March 14-18, U.K.-based JCB will have something new to show off at its display. The company, which produces light construction equipment and the unique Fastrac ag tractor, is using the event to debut a prototype hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine. “It’s a solution that […] Read more
(Cummins.com)
Crops, Machinery, Reuters

Engine maker Cummins says expects ‘some impact’ in Russia

Deere says will abide by sanctions

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Reuters — Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. expects “some impact” to its business in Russia and is analyzing and preparing for current and anticipated sanctions, the U.S. truck engine maker said in an e-mailed statement on Monday. Many firms have idled operations in Russia after it invaded Ukraine last week, resulting in powerful Western sanctions. […] Read more
A tool like this in-line ignition tester can help identify or rule out an electrical problem. It’s important to rule out other potential problems before deciding a carburetor is at fault.
Machinery

Finding the source when you have engine problems

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If an engine that has been sitting for several months fails to start, don’t automatically assume the carb is the problem. There are some other basic checks to make before tearing into a rebuild. Some old mechanics used to say “most carb problems are electrical.” What they meant was what people often assume is a […] Read more
Machinery

How to pick a replacement carb

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Occasionally when working on older machines, it’s common to come across a carburetor that is no longer serviceable. But finding an exact replacement can sometimes be very difficult, or prohibitively expensive. If a new OEM replacement isn’t an option and a search for a used part isn’t working out, there is little choice but to […] Read more
At idle, air flows around the throttle valve through the idle circuit and provides a lean mixture to the engine. The air-fuel mixture varies for maximum efficiency at different open throttle positions.
Machinery

Carburetion. It’s all about the air to fuel ratio

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There are three basic types of carbs: updraft, downdraft and sidedraft. Those terms refer to the direction of airflow through the carb’s air horn. A downdraft, the most common automotive type, mounts on top of the intake manifold and air flows down through the barrel and into the engine. And updraft, as you’d expect, mounts […] Read more

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