Posted by Kirk Affeldt on August 17, 2013 at 18:56:36 from (206.144.217.9):
After getting my new-to-me 340 home and in the shed, I preceded to use PB Blaster down the spark plug holes and let it sit. After a couple of weeks, I jacked up a rear tire and put it in 5th gear to rock the tire. The wheel and engine turned over! I have made a couple of revolutions on the tire and the engine has turned over a few times as well. I have a couple of questions to ask of your knowledge and experience as I am kind of a newbie at the restoration of a non-running tractor.
1. Am I ready to try to fire the tractor up, once I go through the points, plugs, condenser, coil, and starter?
2. Should I be concerned about PB Blaster seeping between the pistons/cylinders and into the oil pan? Will that harm the engine starting it/running it? I used a good half of a can over the two weeks of sitting-soaking.
3. What is a good method for cleaning out the gas tank? There is a kind of damp gritty residue in the bottom of the tank-my assumption rust with whatever is left of gas/gas residue.
4. Since this 340 has a 6 volt system, should I stick to a 6 volt battery or should I get an 8 volt battery?
Thank you for your thoughts and opinions!! It is much appreciated!!
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