IH 404 not running right

Raltn · Jul 16, 2014

IH 404 sometimes will start sometimes wont, sometimes needs ether, will run for a while then dies, has backfired a couple of times and burped back through air cleaner oil a couple of times, any suggestions? is it a timing issue? it belongs to my FIL and he wants me to sell it but I want to get it right before sale, it has a side sickle mower on it,thanks for your help, you guys are a great source of valuable information.

Janicholson · Jul 16, 2014

I would first look at the point gap (.020" I think) then fuel supply. It should provide a steady 1/8" or better stream of fuel for a minute into a clean can, from the fitting at the carb. If it starts sometimes the timing is probably close enough. Jim

IH 404 not running right

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