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Rdean

12-03-2007 16:56:27

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Have not run it in 3 - 4 weeks. It sputters and won't turn over. Any body have suggestions.
It is a 47/48. Front mount dist.

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Colin King

12-04-2007 10:45:19

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to Rdean, 12-03-2007 16:56:27

I'm going to assume that you mean to say that the engine turns over (starter engages), but the engine will not start, although it has fired intermittently.

Is this a 6volt or 12volt system?

Have you checked for fuel? You can pull the drain plug in the bottom of the carb. There should be a steady stream of fuel.

Have you check for spark? Pull a plug and ground it to a clean surface. You should have a good fat blue spark.

Post back with more info, and we'll all be glad to help.

Colin, MN

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Rdean

12-04-2007 15:57:30

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to Colin King, 12-04-2007 10:45:19

Yes, Thats what it does. Has fuel and does act like it is going to stay running. Floods quick! As long as I hold the starter in it sputters but never gets to the point where it stays running. have not had a chance to pull a plug and check for spark.
I think I might need to put a new set of wires and plugs on it anyway. (couldn't hurt). Thats the only reason I didn't check it yet.

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Colin King

12-05-2007 07:49:02

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to Rdean, 12-04-2007 15:57:30

If you pulled the drain plug out of the carb and you have plenty of fuel streaming out, then I"d next check your plugs.

Check and replace 1 thing at a time. Doing a bunch of stuff at once makes problem solving impossible.

If you"ve flooded it, get yourself a new set of Autolite 437 plugs, gap them to 0.025 and install them. Check for a good fat blue spark while your at it. See if it"ll start.

Keep your old plugs, and install them one at a time in a hot engine to burn off the "deposits" left by flooding the engine.

Post back w/results or more questions.

Colin

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Rdean

12-04-2007 15:57:21

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to Colin King, 12-04-2007 10:45:19

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GB in MT.

12-03-2007 18:11:40

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to Cman, 12-03-2007 16:56:27

Rdean; You have just been caught as the new guy on the block.!!!!!

I think everyone is done now, so reply back to SouNdguy and maybe he can help you, now that we have compleatly scared the dodo out of you.

Welcome to town!!!!

Gary

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Rdean

12-04-2007 16:01:47

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to GB in MT., 12-03-2007 18:11:40

Have not posted here in over 4 years..... I use to get alot of help from the myoldford site until they shut down. These old tractors are great.To bad these boards are far and few.

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GB in MT.

12-03-2007 17:52:09

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to GB in MT., 12-03-2007 16:56:27

Maybe this will help

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JMOR

12-03-2007 17:38:03

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to Rdean, 12-03-2007 16:56:27

In it won't 'turn over', no ROPS needed! Safe.

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Jack - Illinois

12-03-2007 17:26:12

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to Rdean, 12-03-2007 16:56:27

Maybe I'm missing something, but how can it sputter if it won't turn over???

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soundguy

12-03-2007 17:25:16

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Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to Rdean, 12-03-2007 16:56:27

Hmm.. how is it sputtering if it won't turn over. Sputtering usually entails it rolling over and catching now and then.

What do you mean.. the starter will not spin the engine.. or that it spins it but it will not start/

soundguy

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cowman1

12-03-2007 17:21:30

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Maybe the Re: My 8n won't turn over in reply to Rdean, 12-03-2007 16:56:27

Maybe the the old elbow in the ribs or cold feet on the back will work ;))

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