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.