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Bought a 46 H today from the origional owner. I don't have any experience with an H but would like to get this one running until I can get around to a restoration (years away). It has been shedded and the owner says it was running when parked 15 years ago. What's the likelyhood of getting this thing running without getting into very much difficulty? Other than changing oil, plugs and fresh gas and antifreeze, what else should I do to fire it up?
 
well, first thing, is the engine stuck. If it is not, there are a number of things you may have to do. However, to get the first crack at it, fresh gas, drain and clean the fuel bowl, let gas run into carb, and then drain.

check and clean/replace plugs. check points. check oil. check coolant.

If there is oil and coolant, fresh gas, give it a try.

If these steps don't work, then you need to get into things like replacing points, condensor, possibly coil.

It all depends upon the condition the ingnition was in when parked, and how dry the shed was during the period it was in there.

I will tell you that I have started tractors that were NOT stuck, that sat in fields with a can on the exhaust with just cleaning fuel system and fresh plugs.

Hope this helps you get started.
 
....it also would be a good idea to take the carb apart, clean completely, and replace gaskets. The gaskets have a tendency to shrink when sitting for a long time.
 
....it also would be a good idea to take the carb apart, clean completely, and replace gaskets. The gaskets have a tendency to shrink when sitting for a long time.
 
Might be a good idea to remove the plugs and squirt some oil into each cylinder prior to turning it over--if it isn"t stuck.
 
Might be a good idea to remove the plugs and squirt some oil into each cylinder prior to turning it over--if it isn"t stuck.
 
Might be a good idea to remove the plugs and squirt some oil into each cylinder prior to turning it over--if it isn"t stuck.
 
Well since I buy a lot of tractors like what you have this is what I do. First I fill the cylinders with tranny fluid. Let it sit a few days. Be sure to put the plugs back in till the next part. Pull the plugs back out and then see if it will spin over. DO NOT turn the ignition on just spin the engine over to clear the cylinders. Do a tune up and also check to oil for water. If you find no water then try to start it up. If it starts run it 10-15 minutes change the oils and then put it to work. I've done this about 100 times in the last 10 years and has been working well
Hobby farm
 
Buy an owners manual. Crack the rear transmission plug and see how much water, gunk is in there. (If you get the engine running.)
Go ahead and drop the pan and get 15 years of sludge out of there BEFORE you crank it! Remove the valve cover and clean the sludge out of there, BEFORE you crank it.
First oil fill 4 qts CHEAP oil and 1 qt diesel fuel. Run at idle for 15 minutes and drain and refill with good oil.
Get a new 6 volt battery. Clean all the terminals form battery to starter to switch.

Gordo
 
One of the things I do; Get a lawn tractor gas tank (cheap to free), 2 gal or so and plumb to carb, stops lots of crud while tank and lines are getting cleaned. Pull valve cover,gasket will be shot anyway and check for sticky/stuck valves,your fav. penetrating oil and a rubber hammer are cheaper than broken rocker/bent push rod.
 
Removing the plugs and squirting an ounce or so of oil - or a generous spray of WD-40 - into each cylinder is an excellent idea. It'll lube the long dry cylinders and help the engine develop good compression for the first start.

Also before replacing the plugs, crank the engine (or pull the tractor with the transmission in road gear) until the oil pressure gage shows pressure. This will insure the internal engine parts are well-oiled before.

Be prepared for a big cloud of blue exhaust smoke on for the first minute or two after the first start!
 
A basic kit from an auto parts tore will cost you around $20 or so, so why just buy a gasket. Ya if you buy a kit from Case/IH it will cost you $90 but why not go to NAPA or O'Reilleys and save your self some $$$
Hobby farm
 
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