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Cub puffs exhaust but wont Idle
Hi everyone - I have been lurking for a while but this is my first post. I am at the point it with my Cub that I have it all wired up correctly (after converting it to 12 volt, and I have fire to all of my plugs. The problem that I am having is that the cub will crank, it will puff smoke, but I cannot get it to turn on or idle. The governor tension spring is loose....so I think it has something to do with that. has anyone had an issue like this?
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Re: Cub puffs exhaust but wont Idle
Check the position of your plug wires. Sounds like they are on the wrong towers on the cap or you are way out of time.
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Re: Cub puffs exhaust but wont Idle
Welcome to the Forum. Double check to make sure you have your plug wires in the right order (1-3-4-2). Did you adjust the rod that connects the carburetor throttle shaft to the governor linkage across the front?
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Re: Cub puffs exhaust but wont Idle
Ok - Ill double check the wires first. I think I set them up based on the diagram in the manual, but I could have gotten one messed up. No, I have not adjusted the rod the connects to carb throttle shaft to the gov linkage
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Re: Cub puffs exhaust but wont Idle
OK - I checked all of the wires and verified that the gov and linkage are all good to go....so I think its a timing issue. Can anyone suggest a link, or another conversation on this forum that explains how to time a cub with a distributor?
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Re: Cub puffs exhaust but wont Idle
Here is Trent M's method, which is the one I use:
Place the #1 piston at TDC on compression stroke (pointer lined up with notch on the pulley, second notch if there are 2). Loosen distributor so you can turn it. Set multimeter to test for continuity, i.e., resistance (ohms or greek omega symbol on the meter). I like mine because there is an audible tone when you have continuity so I don't have to look at it. Put positive lead from multimeter on the outside connection of the distributor that goes to the coil and the negative lead to ground. I just find a place on the frame where I get good ground. Turn the distributor back and forth to find the exact spot where the points break, i.e., continuity is broken, the tone stops. Bingo, you are in time. Although I have done it by myself, I find it helps to have an extra set of hands. You are dealing with the meter, 2 leads, and turning the distributor all at the same time.
Place the #1 piston at TDC on compression stroke (pointer lined up with notch on the pulley, second notch if there are 2). Loosen distributor so you can turn it. Set multimeter to test for continuity, i.e., resistance (ohms or greek omega symbol on the meter). I like mine because there is an audible tone when you have continuity so I don't have to look at it. Put positive lead from multimeter on the outside connection of the distributor that goes to the coil and the negative lead to ground. I just find a place on the frame where I get good ground. Turn the distributor back and forth to find the exact spot where the points break, i.e., continuity is broken, the tone stops. Bingo, you are in time. Although I have done it by myself, I find it helps to have an extra set of hands. You are dealing with the meter, 2 leads, and turning the distributor all at the same time.
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Re: Cub puffs exhaust but wont Idle
Ok great Thank you!!! I will use this method...ill report back with what happens....Thanks to everyone for being so helpful
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Re: Cub puffs exhaust but wont Idle
Hi,
After you get the engine to run, the Cub Service Manual says to set the timing with a timing light. Here is a page from it below, showing the marks, it only has some description on the right, not step by step instructions. Cubs before the mid 1950's had 1 timing mark. They are talking about something from the page before, in paragraph 10. Click on the pic makes it bigger.
http://www.farmallcub.info/manuals/gss- ... 001-43.jpg
After you get the engine to run, the Cub Service Manual says to set the timing with a timing light. Here is a page from it below, showing the marks, it only has some description on the right, not step by step instructions. Cubs before the mid 1950's had 1 timing mark. They are talking about something from the page before, in paragraph 10. Click on the pic makes it bigger.
http://www.farmallcub.info/manuals/gss- ... 001-43.jpg
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