Re: Re: a little tune-up idea for all tractors

Posted by RKS on May 23, 1999 at 11:03:06 from (152.166.25.108):

In Reply to: Re: a little tune-up idea for all tractors posted by Douglas Stockman on May 23, 1999 at 05:40:35:

Douglas, It might be best for you to get the video although I haven't seen it. I think there is just really no substitute for doing this at least once with someone who knows how, but you may only be able to accomplish this with the video. That will give you an idea about what tools and equipment are needed and give you a sort of dry run before you actually begin. I will say some of the finest people I've known were up-state NY'ers, and I'll just bet that if you went to any local tractor repair or auto shop and asked someone to show you how to set points, condenser, plugs, and locate the timing marks, probably someone would be willing to show you. They might even come over and demonstrate it on your tractor for a return favor someday. Who knows? If the tractor is cranking and running well, you probably ought to wait until you have the video and all the components before you start. You can put the wiring harness on (you say you have it). Just be careful and make sure every wire is correctly connected. If you are experienced with changing plugs on an auto or pick-up truck, then do that too. Otherwise wait, because the worst thing you could do as a beginner is strip out the plug threads on the cylinder head. The book says gap them at .025 - - Then crank the engine and make sure there were no problems. We'll be here when you come back. RKS

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