Posted by Ted on March 01, 1998 at 18:04:25:
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.
Thanks to all! Bob's idea worked with oil in cylinders. They were so dry that it was hard to crank and the oil both lubed the walls and gave the extra compression to fire the girl up! Thanks for all the responses. Ted