Ford 3000 Row Crop

[e harahush]

I have a difficult time starting the tractor. It is a three cyclinder. It seems the carburetor gets plenty of fuel. The spark plugs are never wet. Someone said it is the updraft. What do I do? New plugs and points were put in the tractor and the coil is fine.

 

[sotxbill]

I dont believe I have ever seen a 3000 row crop, but.. all of these models have an updraft carb, so you have to choke it fully to get it suck up the gas... as gas fumes are heavier than air, they will not rise by themselves. so you choke it fully for 5 to 10 seconds while cranking and then push it to about halfway for 5 to 10, then repeat.... after it starts adjust, the choke to where it runs smoothly, about halfway (give or take).. and then as it warms up, keep pushing the choke in to the fully in position.


you could have a stuck float or clogged jet in the carb causing problems as well.

 

[souNdguy]

i'd like to see a pic of that 3000 RC.

as for issues.. got spark?

will it pop on start fluid sprayed into mouth of carb?

is it the oe holley carb?

soundguy