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rustyiron038
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not starting

Postby rustyiron038 » Mon Jul 05, 2021 4:45 pm

Have a 47 cub been setting awhile not sure how long, rebuilt carb new fuel line,new points and cond. lapped valves. have fuel to carb have spark at right time cant get it to light seems to not be picking up fuel plugs are dry when pulled after cranking on for abit wont hit on ether either HELP

Waif
5+ Years
5+ Years
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Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:29 pm
Zip Code: 49343
Tractors Owned: 48 Farmall Cub "Seen Yore Dobbin"
53 F-Cub W/Loader.
Circle of Safety: Y
Location: Michigan

Re: not starting

Postby Waif » Mon Jul 05, 2021 7:48 pm

Might revisit carb rebuild. Float height and action in particular.

Get rid of ether for starting fluid. Too dry. Can scrub cylinder walls by being dry. Use carb cleaner instead.

Clemsonfor
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Joined: Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:14 pm
Zip Code: 29848
Tractors Owned: Yanmar YM2000
Yanmar YM186 (non running)
1952 Farmall Cub
Circle of Safety: Y
Location: Greenwood County SC

Re: not starting

Postby Clemsonfor » Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:19 pm

Better yet use two stoke mix in a spray bottle


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