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ChadS
09-16-2003 08:11:06
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Re: A question for Chads in reply to SRJ, 09-15-2003 19:45:06
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I recommend a mixture of 60% ultra 94 octane, and 40% ethanol. I have tested all the big name fuels, and for tractors running 2500rpm or less, this is the best fuel I have found that makes the most power for your dollar. I don't know if ethanol is available in your area, I know of a few places here in Indiana that supply it. You would have to rejet the carb and the metering stem to makr it run correctly. In your case it would be simple to build a carb to your tractors' engine. My second best fuel that I have found is made by VP racing fuels, it is called C-16. Designed for turbo charged engines, but works well in antiques as well. Not as much power as the ehtanol mixture, but good enough to change the power band of the engine. Alos I recomend that you change the governor spring. My opinion is this, a stock farmall governor is slow and unresponcive. The spring will speed up the reaction time of the governor, and open the carb faster, and hold it open until you shut it down. I have springs available that work wonders in the old tractors. When you go to a pull, and you have a bone stock tractor, it will pull well, yes, But against a tractor that has had work done to it, there is no comparison, sometimes. In order to pull and be competitive, you must set the tractor up for pulling. Usually involves a good carb, good fuel, ignition timing, and light governor work. Another step would be milling the head. Yes, it will boost compression, but there is other methods of building compression in a Farmall. Just my nickles worth of advice, Chads
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