1928 McCormick Deering 10-20

[johndeere48]

I am restoring a 1928 McCormick Deering 10-20. I have had it running a couple times now. But it starts hard. I believe my issue is in the carburetor. Can someone help me that might be knowledgeable about these brass carburetors?

 

[560Dennis]

Try Fordson house ,talk to Bob or Skip , hell know how to get you started , I dont know anything about brassy carbs to suggest

 

[Richard G.]

I have dealt with Fordson and they are very helpful.
Very good to talk to on the phone.

 

[ihplowboy]

My 1020, 1/2 or 1 turn of crank with choke on and ignition off.
Turn choke off and turn ignition on it should start.
If it starts with the choke on you can't get it off fast enough, and it will be flooded.
Jim

 

[Chester5731]

(quoted from post at 04:50:29 08/03/22) I have dealt with Fordson and they are very helpful.
Very good to talk to on the phone.

I second that remark!!

 

[rustred]

its just a carburetor , very simple. check the needle and seat, check the float for being heavy and check if its level. check the fuel
settings. check to make sure it has good spark also. should be running with 2 flips of the crank.

 

[johndeere48]

(quoted from post at 06:49:32 08/03/22) My 1020, 1/2 or 1 turn of crank with choke on and ignition off.
Turn choke off and turn ignition on it should start.
If it starts with the choke on you can't get it off fast enough, and it will be flooded.
Jim

WOW! It worked! I did just what you said to do a it started on the second crank. It ran a little rough at first, I had to adjust the top adjustment on the carb and the idle adjustment on the bottom of the carb a little bit. Tomorrow I will give it it's first trial run in 80 years around the yard. Thanks so very much for your help! Terry