Runs only on full choke

And then iff'n yer fuelline don't flow likka ol'man p*ssin' then blow-up the fuelline to unclogg yer inside the fueltank filter. Iff'n it don't flow freely ...then... remove yer undertank fuelvalve after draining yer gas and inspect yer non-replaceable cylinderical screen filter for crud-clog. Iff'n screen filter has desolved, then byte the bullett and replace the WHOLE FUELVALVE ASSY. Simple, eh?

BUT.....I don't think thats yer problem. Needin' to run onnna choke is indicative of 2-seperate possible problems. Leaky intake manifold gasketts ...or... weak sparkies.

To check fer leaky gasketts; spray WD-40 all-over yer manifold gasketts everywheres. (carb and block) The oil in WD-40 will seal enny leaks temporarily, then starter-up. Iff'n ya don't needda choke to keep runnin', then ya gotts leaky gasketts somewheres.

Iff'n ya still need full choke to keep runnin, then mor'n likely ya gottz WEAK SPARKIES!!!

You doubt? Make a calibrated sparkie tester outta enny ol'sparkie by bending the side electrode out for a full 3/16" gapp. Clamp yer sparkie metal shell to enny handy engine brackett/bolt and then plug enny sparkie wire to toppa sparkie-tester. NOW try and start yer tractor engine and WATCH yer sparkie-tester. Doo yer sparkies jump the gapp with blue-snott authority? or are they a weak redish/orangish excuse of a wimpy sparkie? Weak sparkies? Start with new points, gapped 0.015".

You do know ittza 2-bolt, 15-minute finnagle to remove yer frontmount squarecan distributor to change yer points on the kitchen table, don't you? Just un-snap yer 4-nipple cap and litter dangle. Unbolt and carry to table. Replacement is a reversal of the removal, ...except... finger start yer 2-bolts and then twist yer off-sett tang driven rotor untill it falls into the camshaft drive slot; now tighten yer bolts and snapp-on yer crab-cap. Simple, eh?..... .....respectfully, Dell yer self-appointed sparkie-meister

I have been a refrigeration contractor (self-employed) for the past 35 yrs.

I checked with TALLAHASSEE about a state of FLORIDA license, and, the cost would be $5,000.00 annually. The testing for a refrigeration service org. would be no problem.

Since there is no demand for my expertise in the local area in Pensacola, it would not be good business sense to spend the $$$$. My expertise is with large fruit storage rooms here in PA. Convenience stores and small restaurant work has no profit. A/C service is no better. DID all that 30 yrs. ago.

SO, for now, I am still looking for a temporary office where I can spend the winters in the SUN BELT while I monitor our loaded cold storage rooms here in PA. So, I am leading toward MISSISSIPPI. Closer to BILOXI and New Orleans.

Thanks for your input. John,PA

CAREFUL, fellas. HTH

1 in the carb. inlet

also the last is the screen in the fuel bowl assembly.

remove the drain plug from the bottom ofthe carb. and make sure fuel runs out the hole.

HTH....John,PA testing.

I am still sleepy.

HTH

PS: I just got back to my PA office and don't have my manuals up and runn'n. I had to leave my FLORIDA office due to being reported to the authorities for installing a hand rail on a house without being a Licensed FLORIDA CONTRACTOR. I just quit and left before I was served with a $5,000.00 fine! So, for know, I am still going 80 mph. After I rest, I'll know more.