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    Spark plugs

    How much ATF do you add? Do you add it to all or just the one with the low compression? Do you leave it in or try to remove it after 2 days? Do I have to change the oil after this is done? Sorry for all the questions, but I am not familiar with this procedure. Thanks
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    Spark plugs

    Yes it is black smoke. I think you're right about the fuel mixture, but other than following the instructions I have found on this site about how to adjust the carb. I am at a loss. The tractor runs smoothly, with it idling at about 500 rpms. If I go any lower on the idle adjustment, it starts...
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    Spark plugs

    I did that. The air cleaner element is clean, and the oil is fresh. I believe that there are no restrictions on the air flow.
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    Spark plugs

    Did a compression test. 3 range between 110 to 120. the 4th is 85. Could this be it?
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    Spark plugs

    Thanks to all I was able to find what was wrong with throttle on my 51 side distributor. I took the governor apart and the steel balls and race were in excellent shape, but the retaining clip that keeps all parts in place was gone. I replaced it, and now the throttle works exactly like it's...
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    throttle and governor

    Thanks to all I was able to find what was wrong with throttle on my 51 side distributor. I took the governor apart and the steel balls and race were in excellent shape, but the retaining clip that keeps all parts in place was gone. I replaced it, and now the throttle works exactly like it's...
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    throttle and governor

    Thanks FLAcharlie, I will try both.
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    throttle and governor

    Thanks for the reply. This is how I have the two arms. When I move the throttle, its arm moves but it has no effect on the carb arm. I am thinking that something got messed up when I took the governor off, but not sure what. I read the 2 books I have to see if there is an adjustment I can make...
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    throttle and governor

    Thanks to all on this board for many excellent tips. I have a 51 8n side mount that has always had a small oil leak from the governor. I took it apart, cleaned it well, and put a new gasket. It now has a much worse oil leak coming from the old place, which is the seam to the housing, and a new...
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    Starter

    Thanks in advance for any help on this. Tractor (51 8n converted to 12v) wont start but I hear clicking in the solenoid. I banged on the starter, it turned over, then clicking in solenoid again, and so on. It sounds like my original starter is going out. I have been under the impression that you...
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    Carb woes

    Thanks to all the replies. I have good gas flow all the way to the elbow inlet, just nothing coming out of the drain plug. So I am pretty sure the problem is within the carburator itself. I looked at instructions of how to rebuild the carb, but I am afraid I will make matters worse once I take...
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    Carb woes

    Thanks Bob. I did check the screen just inside the inlet elbow, it had a few specks of dirt which I removed. I also gave the carb a few taps with the handle of a hammer, but did not work. I took the air cleaner hose off and sprayed some carb cleaning fluid, then tried to start and it did run for...
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    Carb woes

    My 8n ran 2 weeks ago after sitting for 2 years for about 20 minutes then quit and won't start. I installed new battery, new plugs and new in-line fuel filter. Cranks good but will not start. Has good flow of gas to the carb. but when I undid the drain plug, only 2 drops of gas came out. My...
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