1949 Farmall Cub - won't stay running

Posted by dave in york haven pa on October 09, 2006 at 05:10:06 from (12.108.117.125):

Hello. 3 months ago, I replaced the spark plugs and my Farmall Cub was not running at 'full power'. My thinking at that time (and maybe now) is that the spark plugs are not properly gapped... but the tractor ran and was able to cut grass for about an hour. My father-in-law, the original owner, said that cutting out after an hour and loss of power is most likely requiring a new consensor and points. When I took off the distributor, it was badly corroded, so I ordered a new distributor cap AND new spark plug wiring kit from you folks and installed that. I finally figured out how to replace the points and condensor (from new recently ordered parts). This was the first time I replaced this many parts on anything mechanical, and while I was trying to be as careful as I can, hand cranking it will get it to turn over, but the most I can get out of it is some sputtering around and then it quits on me. I can't get her running like she used to do for me, and I have a LOT of very high field grass to cut. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot this ? The gas in the tank is about 1-2 months old...should I add some dry gas to it as well? This is an unleaded gas engine.
Also, for anyone out there reading this message, is there anyone living in or around the York / Harrisburg / Lancaster PA area that might be interested in coming out to fix my ailing tractor for me that knows about these malodies? I'm willing to pay for your expertise if we can come to an arrangement....please call dave at 717-541-7176 if you are in the area and know how to fix these antique tractors. It shouldn't need any other parts except a new battery...I'm getting tired of hand cranking it...which is usually NOT a problem.

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• Re: 1949 Farmall Cub - won't stay running dave in york haven pa 05:13:44 10/10/06 (0)
• Re: 1949 Farmall Cub - won't stay running RN 11:23:19 10/09/06 (0)
• Re: 1949 Farmall Cub - won't stay running RAB 09:36:46 10/09/06 (0)
• Re: 1949 Farmall Cub - won't stay running Bigdog 08:25:14 10/09/06 (1)
  • Re: 1949 Farmall Cub - won't stay running dave in york haven 10:03:46 10/09/06 (0)
• Re: 1949 Farmall Cub - won't stay running EVILBOWEVIEL 05:54:05 10/09/06 (0)
• Re: 1949 Farmall Cub - won't stay running Animal 05:44:06 10/09/06 (0)

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