Posted by El Toro on October 15, 2008 at 07:42:38 from (64.12.117.74):
In Reply to: engine won't run posted by bob featherstone on October 15, 2008 at 07:15:37:
Hold your hand over the throat of the carburetor and see if there's good suction on your hand. You need good intake manifold vacuum to pull that fuel into the engine. If you don't have good suction there's a problem with your manifold vacuum. The mainifold may need to be tightened or your valves aren't seating, rings and cylinders may be worn. Do a compression check and see what your readings are. How long has it been since that timing belt was replaced? You could bring No1 piston to TDC on the compression stroke. Look to see if the timing mark is aligned with the pointer and then pull the distributor cap and see where the rotor is pointing. Should be at the No1 plug tower. If its off it may have jumped time. I have pic of that engine on installing a new belt if you need it. Hal
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - A Question for Dads This recent topic from the Tractor Talk discussion board is being highlighted because it is an awesome display of the caliber of individuals that have made this site their own. The young person asking questions received positive feedback and advice from total strangers who "told it like it is" with the care many reserve for their own kids. The advice is timeless... so although it isn't necessarily antique tractor related, it will be prominently displayed in our archives to honor those who have the courage to ask and those who have the courage to respond in an honest, positive manner.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
