60 Oliver

[ken golko]

I am having issues starting my 1949 60 Oliver. I had the carburetor rebuilt and had the points , condenser and rotor changed. Also had new plugs put in and plug wires( not the wire type) The tractor will fire and try to run but stops after firing a few times. I have to choke it by putting my hand over the carburetor intake . I even put on another carb from a running tractor with the same results. I am at a loss as to what is wrong. Could it be the plug wires or ?

 

[scootergmc]

or your carburetor starving for fuel from the tank? Did you clean the entire fuel system and verify consistent flow?

 

[DanielW]

Pull drain plug in carb and watch fuel flow for a good 30-60 seconds. Should be a steady stream. Quite possibly gunkulence in the tank partially/fully blocking the tank outlet or lines. Very common problem on old iron. A good tank cleaning is likely in order.

 

[Jimmydog]

As mentioned verify fuel delivery, if that 's not it, it wouldn't hurt to check for intake manifold leaks. I know I sound like a broken record, but it's easy and doesn't cost anything.

 

[ken golko]

Well,yesterday I found the problem and it wasn't fuel related. I decided to re do the wiring as some of the wires were original and found that the wire from the switch to the alternator which had been spliced into the alternator wire was barely hanging on which caused a poor connection. Replaced the whole wire and the tractor fired up right away and now runs like a dream. Thanks for all the help

 

[Jimmydog]

Well,yesterday I found the problem and it wasn't fuel related. I decided to re do the wiring as some of the wires were original and found that the wire from the switch to the alternator which had been spliced into the alternator wire was barely hanging on which caused a poor connection. Replaced the whole wire and the tractor fired up right away and now runs like a dream. Thanks for all the help

Thank you for posting the out come. Hate it when some one figures it out and then leaves all us arm chair detectives hanging.

 

[scootergmc]

Well,yesterday I found the problem and it wasn't fuel related. I decided to re do the wiring as some of the wires were original and found that the wire from the switch to the alternator which had been spliced into the alternator wire was barely hanging on which caused a poor connection. Replaced the whole wire and the tractor fired up right away and now runs like a dream. Thanks for all the help

Excellent. Thanks for the update.

 

[used red MN]

found that the wire from the switch to the alternator which had been spliced into the alternator wire was barely hanging on which caused a poor connection.

I don’t know what brand or model of alternator you have, but my question is does this wire go to the post type terminal with a nut on the back of the alternator? If it does and it is on the switched side of the ignition switch the alternator conversion is wired incorrectly and you will likely have problems with it again. If it goes to a push on spade on the alternator which would be the voltage sense or the excite spade terminal then it will likely be fine.