8N wont start cont.

[RodTag]

I filled ATF in each cylinder per a suggestion from Dell in the forum. The only problem is when I cranked the engine without the plugs the ATF did not come out. It seems the ATF all went into the crankcase with the oil. So, now I think I need to get a compression tester and see where the rings stand.
Any thoughts would be welcome.

Thanks,

Rod

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Yea, using a compression gauge is always a good way to check compression.....but what got you to that point? Many of us have CRS & a few even have CRAFT & don't recall your previous posts, so tell us what else you've done to try & get it started other than pour ATF in the cylinders.

And do let us know if it's 6v or 12v, front or side distributor.
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[RodTag]

I have a 48 front mount with 12v. I installed a pentronix. I have good spark at the plug and I good flow of gas from the bottom of the carb. I pulled the air hose and after pulling the choke see fuel come out by the choke/hose. The tractor chugs like it wants to start and sometimes very briefly turns over and dies. There is enough compression to push my hand off the plug hole. But I have no compression readings.

 

[lha]

I don't have a good solution,however I do have an observation. I've read a lot of posts here about both 12v conv. and electronic ign conv. If both of these were so good,why the volumn of probs. Having said that, I'm sure that a CORRECTLY done conv. with no other big probs.would be an improvement.---lha

 

[Bruce (VA)]

" see fuel come out by the choke/hose"

You flooded it.

Get a can of starting fluid or use propane. Or even carb cleaner. And don't just yank the choke out & hold it; this is an updraft carb you're dealing with.

Replace the plugs. You flooded it, they're fouled & it will be it next to impossible to start. You don't need to toss them; heat the tips for a few seconds w/ a propane torch to burn off the invisible spark-robbing deposits from today's additive filled gasoline........or wash them in lacquer thinner.
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[RodTag]

I am going out now to clean the plugs and test the compression with my new gauge since my old one is leaking air around the gauge.

 

[RodTag]

Okay, cleaned the plugs and the following is the list of compression.

1 - 55lb
2 - 75lb
3 - 69lb
4 - 80lb

Tried to turn it over and it chugged for 2 secs and died in a white cloud from the exhaust. Probably from the ATF coating in the cylinders.
Anyway, the battery is about dead so I will recharge and try again tomorrow.