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Jason Bledsoe

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Hi, I have a Harry Ferguson TO 30 tractor that won't start. I have put on new points, condenser, plugs, and wires. I have rebuilt the carburetor. It tries to start, but won't and it backfires. I am needing some suggestions as to what might be wrong. Any info would be appreciated.
 
Gas might have water in it?Might be out of time by plug wires being put on wrong.Is the distributor loose moving around?Could be lots of things.Sounds like you are getting fire so see if your gas has water in it or something easy to start with,work up to harder stuff.
 
Normally, backfiring means timing issues, like Trucker said. I'd check the plug wiring, and if that doesn't do it, make sure you're not 180 degrees out. Did you remove the distributor?

Let us know.

Chuck
 
If it has the 1-3-4-2 firing order make sure you you have that on your distributor cap. You probably need to bring No1 piston near the radiator to TDC on the compression stroke note which way the rotor is turning and see where its pointing when you're at TDC. It should be at the No1 plug tower, then the other plug wires should be installed in the firing order around the cap.
Your timing marks should be aligned when you're at TDC too.

If the rotor is off and its at No4 you should pull the distributor & turn the rotor so its at the No1 plug tower and reinstall.
Hal
 
Thanks. I already emptied the tank and put fresh gas in, I'll check the distributor to see if it's hitting number one at TDC. Thanks for your suggestions.
 
I got it going! The plug wires were in the wrong position. And I had to bypass the key switch. But she's purring like a kitten now! Thanks for all the suggestions.
 
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