ALREADY! 8N Problems!!!!

I was not running the tractor too hard - about 1/2 to 3/4 throttle at best - then my tractor started to violently SURGE - SURGE - SURGE forward (up and down like it was sick) and then it wouldn't run right in any gear - then it finally stopped and now it won't restart. I checked the obvious things like fuel, air, oil, etc. No problems - I checked to make sure that we hadn't knocked any wires loose anywhere on the tractor. All in place. This tractor used to start up INSTANTLY via the original push button and with great strength. Yes I have tried the choke as well.

It sounds like it wants to start - (actually it sounds EXACTLY the same with the key on and the key off) strong starting but no complete turnover. This is odd considering that the tractor was working great for like 45 mins after the belt change. We started and stopped it and tested the PTO and lift.

I had witnessed this strange 'surging' just once this morning before the belt change - but I figured it was just a freak occurance. When it stopped the final time in the driveway, I thought I heard a distinctive click or snap when it stopped -

Please help me out in anyway you can. What should I check now? Everything to my knowledge was working great! Fuel is on and fuel tank is full!
ARRGGH! Please help! thanks!

Andy

I jumpered out the ignition switch and no dice.
Gas is getting the carb - I need to check for spark to the plugs - should I remove them and lie them on the block or is there a spark plug test cable I can get? The air is clean and available - fuel lines and filters are good - and electrical connections are in question b/c of the plugs I found. What is purpose of that small wire going to the top of the distributor?

Thanks ---- Any help?

Andy

Ignition or electrical wires may have been
disturbed when belt was installed.
I suggest you check if all the high tention
wires are well sitted in their sockets
(coil and dist cap) and little wire to the distributor and coil.

Hipe it helps

Good luck

Joe Ferguson