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    HELP Massey 165

    Alright I wanted to give an update, I've been messing with it for most of the day. Since I had the valve cover off I went ahead and checked valve clearances. I only did a slight adjustment on cylinder one but I don't think it really made much difference. I also rechecked top dead center with...
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    HELP Massey 165

    Mine does not have the fuel shut off solenoid. And yes venturi is in carb and fuel flows good out of bowl. I'll have to get a test light I guess. Also, something odd I have noticed occasionally, If I drain the fuel out of the sediment bowl And then reopen it fuel does not want to flow freely...
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    HELP Massey 165

    Sorry haven't had time to do anymore looking yet been sick, gonna try tomorrow. The fuel is new and 93 octane so I don't think that's the issue, since it was alresdy running just fine then stopped. I checked all connections and wiring all looks good. I did do starting fluid into the carb and...
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    HELP Massey 165

    I have this posted in the Massey Ferguson group but I figured I needed to get it out there for as many people to see because I need the brain power! It's a 1971 massey 165 with the 4 cyl perkins gas engine. It seems like it has been nonstop with this tractor. Ive had a lot of issues but for the...
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    HELP Massey 165 won't run

    Well here I am again. It seems like it has been nonstop with this tractor. Ive had a lot of issues but for the past couple months the tractor has ran the best it ever has since I got it. I thought I finally had everything squared away. Then out of nowhere a couple weeks ago the tractor died on...
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    HELP Massey 165

    Okay yall we are finally in business! Thank you for all the suggestions and help. So I ended up making sure the gap on my points were correct which they were slightly off. Like I said earlier 2 wires were crossed on the distributor as well. I was finally able to hand turn the engine over by...
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    HELP Massey 165

    I have not checked the float level. I will do that. I have a manual but I'd really like to see how to adjust the linkage properly. I've read about the governor adjusting in the manual and have tried but wish I had pics to go off of. I've always had good flow of fuel. I've been tinkering with...
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    HELP Massey 165

    Appreciate the help! Just tried starting it again after cleaning carb. It started up and ran for maybe a min. During that time I wasn't touching anything and the engine was revving up and down. Like it was trying to stay running but eventually died. Not sure what it is now. Plugs were dry but...
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    HELP Massey 165

    Just giving you guys an update. I did a compression test as suggested and all was good. All cylinders were 110-115. I replaced the coil to be safe. I triple checked all the plug wires and did find what I think were 2 that were flip flopped. It was set up correctly if the distributor turned...
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    HELP Massey 165

    I tried it again and did notice a good spark. But I did notice the coil was extremely hot to wear I could not even touch it. I don't think that's normal?
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    HELP Massey 165

    I just checked for a spark from the wire coming directly out of the coil and I couldn't see anything... should it be pretty obvious?
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    HELP Massey 165

    But wouldn't they all be wet if it was just too rich? The carb is set more lean right now if anything because I thought it was too rich. I tried starting it initially with no choke, I normally always do. Honestly I don't use the choke much unless necessary. I'm going to look into it this evening...
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    HELP Massey 165

    Yes I agree they're on the rich side but they were really lean before the reface so I'm glad I'm heading in the right direction at least. It's hard to tell in the picture but the 2 middle plugs are actually a little wet. I was able to take a paper towel and wipe The Residue off the plugs and...
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    HELP Massey 165

    I have not done a compression test maybe I will do one this week. I have not checked the valves yet but that was something else I was considering so I will probably pull the valve cover off this week as well. I have not changed points or condenser. I have not checked the timing it was...
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    HELP Massey 165

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