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Starting a sitting H

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jlw

12-06-2007 15:18:21




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I was wondering if anyone had any tips to getting an H running after sitting in a field for a few years. if you have any tips/tricks please let me know!




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Adam Reichl

12-07-2007 21:42:33




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 Re: Starting a sitting H in reply to jlw, 12-06-2007 15:18:21  
Andy Motteberg,

I see you know a ridiculous amount of information about these tractors. Listen; I am about 7-10 days away from being the proud new owner of a 40"s Farmall "H" series, a Super MTA, or a Farmall 400 and the bottom line is, I am going to need help. No matter which one I opt to go with, it does not run. None of the blocks are cracked at all, but these things have beem sitting for at least 5 years each. Some of my choices have been sitting for many many more; I think you understand the point I am trying to get across here. Now I wanted to know if I could possibly exchange e-mail addressed with you; seeing as your depth of knowledge is undeniable and you obviously seem to be into helping others and making your intelligence available for the good of tractor lovers like myself across the country. I am now requesting you to assist us through the duration of this process. Basically we need your help. ha. We just want your e-mail address should questions arise, and you know they will, as we are rebuilding these unbelievably amazing machines. So, in light of the Christmas season, and seeing as my girlfriend"s little brother is a 19 year old freak of nature... (his knowledge of engines and machinery and his respect for history and the former uses of these tractors is incredible and to someone like you, I know it makes you feel a little more confident in the generations up and coming in the world.) will you please help us? Let me know sir, and honestly, thank you for your time from both of us. You are a victim of your success; as soon as we saw the answer you gave about the "H" you had given in this forum and that is why we are asking you. We hope youy say yes. Thanks again man.


Adam R.

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old

12-06-2007 15:38:35




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 Re: Starting a sitting H in reply to jlw, 12-06-2007 15:18:21  
My self I fill the cylinders with tranny fluid. I do that even if the engine isn't locked up. Why, because the tranny fluid loosen up the rings, cleans up any rust in the cylinders and lubes the rings/cylinders so you don't turn it over dry. 75% of the tractor I get have sat for years and I do that to them all. Most are good running tractors now and some had even locked up and the tranny fluid loosen them up with out pulling the head

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jlw

12-06-2007 17:12:46




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 Re: Starting a sitting H in reply to old, 12-06-2007 15:38:35  
when you say fill them up, how much fluid are we talkin about here. and do you then proceed to turn the engine over to loosen it?



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old

12-06-2007 18:30:31




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 Re: Starting a sitting H in reply to jlw, 12-06-2007 17:12:46  
When I say fill them I mean fill them to the point you can't pour any more into the spark plug holes. Put the plugs back in and let it sit a couple days or so. Then pull the plugs and spin it over to clear the cylinders. Doing that can be messy but in the long run its worth it



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Andy Motteberg

12-06-2007 15:31:57




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 Re: Starting a sitting H in reply to jlw, 12-06-2007 15:18:21  
Make sure the engine turns over and has compression. If it does not fell like it has much compression, add a small amount of oil into each spark plug hole. Make sure the plugs are clean and correctly gapped. Make sure the spark plug wires are in good condition. Look inside your magneto or distributor (whichever you have) and check the breaker points. Clean them off with a piece of fine sandpaper and make sure the points cap is set correctly. Put unleaded gasoline in the tractor's fuel tank. Watch the carburetor for leaks. Open the carburetor bowl petcock or remove the plug and see if there is a good flow of clean gasoline. If not, the needle in the carb might be sticking or the fuel filter or line may be plugged. Make sure there is oil in the engine. Put a little gas in each cylinder. Make sure the gear shift lever is in neutral and the brakes are ON. Set the throttle in the middle position. Turn on the choke, Turn on the ignition,Push in the clutch pedal and crank the tractor with the starter (if you have a starter) and see if it starts. If it runs for a short time, it may not be getting the gas. You would need to remove the carburetor, clean it, put in a kit and adjust it. If the tractor will not start, there may be no spark.

Good luck, hope you get it running good!

Andy.

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jlw

12-06-2007 15:36:36




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 Re: Starting a sitting H in reply to Andy Motteberg, 12-06-2007 15:31:57  
Thanks a bunch for the help! I'll see what happens.



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Andy Motteberg

12-06-2007 15:43:28




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 Re: Starting a sitting H in reply to jlw, 12-06-2007 15:36:36  
Good luck with your H. Let us know when you get it running.



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