Ford Tractor Tune Up - Workmaster 641 running.

What did the Ford Workmaster need to purr? A tune up! Carburator rebuilt, timing adjusted, distributor cap cleaned, points, condenser, spark plugs gapped properly, fuel sediment bowl cleaned, carb adjusted. Ford Workmaster 641 (601 series) classic tractor. We put the BigToolRack back on the 3 point hitch and did some work today! #classictractor #fordtractor #workmaster #601 #outdoorgans #purplecollarlife #bigtoolrack ‪@Bigtoolrack‬
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Published March 19, 2023
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0:00 - intro - tractor not running

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Love old tractors, sir

[@PurpleCollarLife]

They're the best! Inexpensive and very capable.

[@user-xh9js9qu2m]

i think ive finnaly learned what my tractor is, seeing your

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's great! These old machines work for many years.

[@MarshallLanier-oi1mk]

I love that wood toter. One tip...find a pair of stabilizer bars to keep your wood rack from flopping from side to side

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Stabilizers are on my wish list for this Christmas. I used to have the adjustable ones for my old Ford 9N/2N tractor. I sold those at a garage sale but wish I still had them!

[@botabob]

Vintage tractors are so much fun. It's nice to see the sun and people out. Enjoy the journey - cheers

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks Bota Bob👍! We've had a mild winter, but we're ready for spring and summer now. I enjoy seeing that sunshine and being outside more (and the longer days!).

[@davida.p.9911]

Good to see the Workmaster running smoothly again! 👍 Sounds great!! And looks to be driving great too! Nice! Thanks for sharing Chad!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for always watching and leaving a comment. It felt good to have the tractor back and running! It's amazing how much joy and stress relief a little drive through the woods on an old tractor can provide.

[@stonyacres7389]

Glad you got it figured out and running smooth. They are not all that complicated, but they can still stump you!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I kept thinking it HAD to be carb adjustment. But I was getting frustrated for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Day Sir, We all are in the learning curve and Next time you will be able to that tune up all by yourself. Next step you should look how much that mechanical fuel pump is giving at full RPM but it could be your sediment bowl too. Keep Up Your OUTSTANDING videos Sir Cheers 👍👌😇🍻

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You're right, Dave! Had I known it needed the tune up- I think I could have figured it out. All except maybe adjusting the timing. Good idea to check the fuel pump. I want to set a GoPro up and record the fuel going into the sediment bowl under a load - so that I can see if it's starving for fuel after the governor opens up.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@PurpleCollarLife That is a very good idea, you can also look into your air bowl ( fill with oil ) if the oil is clean but at full rpm the exhaust will go dark if you had an obstruction in the air filter,, So I do think it is sediment bowl ,,, Cheers !!!

[@KaisDinoAdventures]

What a lifestyle 💕💕💕 great work my friend

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks so much! We love our rural living purple collar life.

[@davesauerzopf6980]

Glad to see you got the old boy up and running smoothly. As for the pine trees? Chances are you can thank a squirrel. I have watched them take pine cones here and carry them off to eat or store. They prefer the green ones but will take the brown ones as well. If, I had a $1 for every walnut they bury and sprouts in the spring, I could buy a new chainsaw. Great tour of the property. You are very fortunate.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You're probably right about the squirrels being the cause of the pine tree transplants. :) We have an amazing amount of squirrels around. I enjoy watching them find ways to get to our bird feeders regardless of whatever "squirrel proofing" I try to do. They're amazing acrobats and seem to be really intelligent when it comes to foraging food. We do love our land. I can't imagine living without the wide open (and forested) space we have.

[@PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON]

Cool tractor 🚜

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍. I think I might have a classic tractor addiction. :)

[@ralpharvin2668]

I probably need to do a tune-up on my 850. I've done lawnmowers, tillers, and such - but never a tractor or a vehicle tune-up. Btw, I saw Adam at Hometown Acres working on your sign. (oops, I hope it wasn't supposed to be a surprise!)

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I was surprised how much more powerful the 641 feels with the tune up! Getting the timing right was probably the biggest impact. But even the new spark plugs properly gapped made a difference. It was awesome seeing Adam @Hometownacres making the sign for us! And it was great to support another local KZbin channel. :)

[@watershedoverlook]

Glad to see things are running smoothly now Chad, congrats. Really enjoyed the ride around the property. Similar to Ed's walk around his property today as well. I feel like I've had quite the adventurous day!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, Chris. It was nice to spend some time outside enjoying the property. I'm looking forward to retirement (you know - in like 30 more years). :)

[@watershedoverlook]

@@PurpleCollarLife Ditto!

[@316jd140]

The places I ordered my parts for my Ford tractors, including my 640, is Just8Ns, Dennis Carpenter, and Yesterday's tractors. I have ordered from Steiners before, but with my Fords I usually order from those 3 places that I mentioned.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the info! This is very helpful.

[@triplecranks]

I have an 8n. I couldn’t get the tractor to idle to 400 rpm. The carb shaft was worn as well as the carb body where the shaft fits. This was allowing unmetered, as well as dirty, air into the carburetor making idle tuning near impossible. I tried to re-bush the carb with a shaft kit. I buggered up the carb body and ended up buying a carb from Dennis Carpenter. Out of the box it ran perfect! That is rare as they usually need a little tweaking even when new. The idle is below 400 rpm now. I did not like replacing the original carb as my tractor is 100% stock but it was a quick solution. I will search for an original carb in the near future and simply rebuild (and re-bush) if needed. Also, what part of town are you? I am in Maryland and the woods and weather look about the same. Great channel!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're in northwest PA - just south of Lake Erie.

[@scottbehr5690]

If you are not familiar with them, check out "just 8N's" The owner restores the old Fords and they sell just about everything you need for Ford tractors I've got a '39 9N and a '58 601!..I'm fortunate to live near their shop and thats where I get all my parts.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We have purchased from Just 8Ns before. It would be nice to be just down the road from them!

[@bug512]

Great videos, do you think that the tractors were originally meant to be run on leaded gas?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great question. Yes they were. Here's a video we made about that topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3PVdIafp9iFY6M

[@benkanobe7500]

Did you ever fix your proof meter issue after your second new drive cable?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great question - No, it still does not work properly.

[@johnwalloch142]

May be governor, it's a possibility.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Timing corrections fixed the majority of the problem.

[@benkanobe7500]

Does your tractor have a Sherman Low or Hi/low trans? It seems to run perfectly very slowly.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It just has the regular Ford transmission. No Sherman in this one. Thanks! I like the gearing as it is for what I do.

[@tomclose6643]

my 641 1960 wont start but turns over whats up?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I'd guess either no fuel or no spark. did you take a spark plug out and see if it sparks while it's turning over? Did you check to make sure there's gas getting into the carburetor?