1946 M - Low Compression????

Posted by Fiddling Man on July 18, 2006 at 18:40:11 from (68.170.173.57):

I have aquired a 1946 M that does not want to start with the starter. Battery is hot, starter rebuilt, new plugs, points, and condensor in magneto. New copper core plug wires. This tractor will run good if I pull or roll it off and it does not smoke. It just won't start on its own. I Compression tested all four cylinders today on a cold engine and they ranged from 60 to 70 PSI. Is this amount of compression to low? Could I have a carburetor problem? Stuck rings? It was used a lot over the years but it has been setting for the last three until recently. Do I just keep parking it on a hill and roll it off, or is it time for an overhaul? Suggestions?????

Replies:

• Re: 1946 M - Low Compression???? Janicholson 08:31:18 07/19/06 (0)
• Re: 1946 M - Low Compression???? Chad from Michigan 07:35:35 07/19/06 (0)
• Re: 1946 M - Low Compression???? the tractor vet 20:32:56 07/18/06 (0)
• Re: 1946 M - Low Compression???? CNKS 19:40:50 07/18/06 (1)
  • Re: 1946 M - Low Compression???? Fiddle Man 03:52:49 07/19/06 (0)
• Re: 1946 M - Low Compression???? Magman 18:48:40 07/18/06 (1)
  • Re: 1946 M - Low Compression???? Fiddle Man 04:06:04 07/19/06 (0)

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