I have used this tractor for more than 30 years in my horse operation and have had it apart several times over the years. Recently removed and rebuilt carb and installed new points, coil and condenser. Not difficult, having done same thing more than once in the past. Sandblasted and set plug gap. Everything according to the shop manuals.
It starts with good suction at carb, runs slowly for a few seconds and dies. Cannot get it to run faster, even when encouraged with a healthy squirt of starter fluid. Have replaced the new condenser, just in case. Good gas flow to carb.
Have set front distributor timing according to manual.
Attempting to solve the problem, I have moved timing adjustment to several settings from slowest to fastest.
I have tried setting the carb needles in various places from lean to rich. No help.
Gas flows out of carb throat when I choke it trying to keep it running.
Is my engine haunted?
BTW, I had virtually the same engine in my 1929 Model A Ford for many years, and worked on that engine several times. Currently also have a 1952 8N that runs fine.
A personal response would be much appreciated.
It starts with good suction at carb, runs slowly for a few seconds and dies. Cannot get it to run faster, even when encouraged with a healthy squirt of starter fluid. Have replaced the new condenser, just in case. Good gas flow to carb.
Have set front distributor timing according to manual.
Attempting to solve the problem, I have moved timing adjustment to several settings from slowest to fastest.
I have tried setting the carb needles in various places from lean to rich. No help.
Gas flows out of carb throat when I choke it trying to keep it running.
Is my engine haunted?
BTW, I had virtually the same engine in my 1929 Model A Ford for many years, and worked on that engine several times. Currently also have a 1952 8N that runs fine.
A personal response would be much appreciated.