Posted by louisH on November 08, 2009 at 15:54:00 from (75.210.144.9):
took our jubilee all apart this summer for a paint job. It hasn't started since july, when I took it apart. I put everything together (finally) over the past two weekends. It won't start!, and I'm getting a little ticked. More than a little.
It cranks just fine. Also have tried roll-starting it a couple times. Nothin'. The engine won't even catch.
fuel is getting to the carb. When you start to unscrew the little thing on the bottom, fuel comes out. I haven't messed with the carb adjusting screws at all. They're the same as when I took them off... and it ran then.
I'm almost positive that the ignition timing is good. I timed it to 8 degrees before tdc, using the method recommended in How to Restore Ford Tractors (this is one hell of a book, by the way).
There is spark getting to the spark plugs.
The spark plugs are new Champion h12's, gapped to 0.026 inches. It's a 6v electrical system, btw. The battery was new about a month before I took the tractor apart, and I recharged it a few nights ago.
Also (i hate to admit it), I tried using some Liquid Fire starting fluid. No change.
So, any suggestions? What might I be doing wrong here? It cranks like it did before i took it apart, but it. just. won't. catch.
Your assistance in helping me maintain my sanity is much appreciated. Seriously, i need help.
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