Posted by Bob on March 01, 1998 at 07:05:16:
In Reply to: Farmall Cub Starting Problem posted by Ted Larson on February 28, 1998 at 23:04:35:
: I have a '48 cub which runs great. I just picked up a '49 cub that was under cover, but hasn't run in a couple years. I repaired a stripped out hole in the block for the head gasket, set timing right on the money, got gas and good spark, but I can't get it to start. I've ether too, but nothing. The only wierd thing is that it seems to crank harder than my other cub, even hand-cranking is harder, so naturally, it's wearing the battery down fast. My '48 cranks easier with spark plugs in than the '49 does with them out. What would cause this? I have a couple ideas but would sure welcome some input! Thanks, Ted Larson.
Ted - This may or may not apply to your case:
I encounted a similar problem with an "H" that had been in storage for 5 years or so. Despite gas and spark, couldn't get it to fire no matter what I did. Out of desperation I pulled the plugs, squirted and ounce or so of motor oil into each cylinder and put the plugs back in. The tractor then started right up.
All I can figure is with the cylinder walls dry from years of being idle, the rings weren't sealing and there was not enough compression to get it to fire. The dry cylinders also made it harder to crank.
Good luck!
Bob