Posted by Michael on April 09, 1998 at 07:08:04:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Farmall B that won't start posted by Dave G. on March 13, 1998 at 20:53:25:
: : : I just bought an old 1940 farmall B and it ran once
: : : before I got it. Now it doesn't appear to be getting
: : : gas because the spark plugs aren't wet. It does have a spark. After I crank it over, gas
: : : pours out of the air intake - this doesn't seem right.
: : : What would cause this? I have checked for vacuum leaks
: : : and it has ran about 3 weeks ago so the cylinders
: : : shouldn't be dry.
: : : My thought right now is that maybe it is getting gas
: : : but the gas is too old to start it up. I'm going drain
: : : it and start with fresh gas
: : : Any Suggestions?
: : Dave, do check the quality of the fuel. Assuming that it will start a fire, I am going to suggest that the problem is ignition; it's almost always ignition but certainly water contaminated fuel can get you on trouble.
: : Let me know how you come out after checking the fuel quality (be sure to drain the carburater). I can make this thing run over the phone.
: : Good luck,
: : Curt
: Curt - I got it running tonight. It was the fuel! It is
: amazing what a difference fresh gas makes - it popped right off.
: I thought the gas looked and smelled old. I had this same problem
: on a chain saw I fought with until I changed the gas. I wonder what
: the shelf life of gas is anyway; maybe I'll post that question.
: DAve G
Dave try using gas stabilizer in your gas when
the tractor or chain saw sits along time. This stuff keeps the gas from breaking down and allowing gummy build up in fuel system parts.
:Michael