Bad starting model H

2cylinderben · Oct 20, 2022

I have a 1942 john Deere H hand crank thats really hard to get started, once running it runs lovely but takes to long to start, Im going to put a hot coil in it soon to help with starting once hot, Im getting very dirty plugs aswell, what can I do to help the first start

SDE · Oct 20, 2022

What is your compression in each cylinder?
Is the choke butterfly going all the way closed or does it hang open?
Have you checked your ignition timing?

wilson ind · Oct 20, 2022

Check mag lag angle

Loosehandle · Oct 21, 2022

Mine was like that, had cracks around center head stud getting plugs damp

teddy52food · Oct 21, 2022

TRy closing the choke then turn it until compression , then backwards until comp., then forewards until comp, then open the choke & fire it up. If it doesn't fire, the mag is weak or plugs are fouled.

Kermit6543 · Oct 21, 2022

Mine had cracks around the middle head stud that allowed plugs to become wet.

Bad starting model H

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