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Model A starting problem
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Model A starting problem
New owner of an 1942 A and just coming up to speed. Cool tractor. When I try to start it the motor pops once or twice and then stops. Carbs New. Spark looks good on the bench and timings set by the book. Good compression. New manifold gaskets. I'm at a loss. My next step is to replace the mag but not sure that will help. It seems to be ignition related. Any advise is appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: Model A starting problem
Make sure that you have copper core wires. Also check that the mag it self is in time.
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Re: Model A starting problem
Thanks, good idea.
I tried to clean up the Mag too. Timed the pinon gear on R assuming that meant right hand rotation of the crank with no help. Also tried it on L just in case.... It doesn't look like the distributor is pointed directly at the #1 post when the mag pop's over but I get ok spark when I pull the plug and crank it over. I'll get some new wires and give them a try.
I tried to clean up the Mag too. Timed the pinon gear on R assuming that meant right hand rotation of the crank with no help. Also tried it on L just in case.... It doesn't look like the distributor is pointed directly at the #1 post when the mag pop's over but I get ok spark when I pull the plug and crank it over. I'll get some new wires and give them a try.
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Re: Model A starting problem
Farmall A mag timing might be different from from a Cub but the Blue Ribbon Service Manual GSS 1012 for a Cub mag might offer some insight. You can try this link to access it: http://www.farmallcub.com/[ Sorry, direct links to manual section is not allowed. ]/downloa ... -27-55.pdf
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Re: Model A starting problem
Or use the manual that covers the H-4 (starts on page 39).
http://www.farmallcub.com/[ Sorry, direct links to manual section is not allowed. ]/download.php?fname=./files/Service%20Manuals/Blue%20Ribbon%20Service%20Manuals/GSS-5035%20Service%20Manual%20Magnetos.pdf
http://www.farmallcub.com/[ Sorry, direct links to manual section is not allowed. ]/download.php?fname=./files/Service%20Manuals/Blue%20Ribbon%20Service%20Manuals/GSS-5035%20Service%20Manual%20Magnetos.pdf
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Re: Model A starting problem
Thanks. Good bed time reading before I try a new one.
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Re: Model A starting problem
dchairbag wrote:Thanks. Good bed time reading before I try a new one.
Here's some more, taken from my Original Owners Manual for Super A/AV that I forgot I had. Should get you on the right track. Click on the pictures makes the image larger.
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Re: Model A starting problem
Thanks everyone, That did the trick.
I rebuilt the magneto using the manuals you guys provided and she started first try!!!!!! Been driving her around the property all weekend and having a blast. Good oil pressure and running strong, not bad for a 73 year old tractor.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
I rebuilt the magneto using the manuals you guys provided and she started first try!!!!!! Been driving her around the property all weekend and having a blast. Good oil pressure and running strong, not bad for a 73 year old tractor.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
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