Fuel or spark issue?

[Oliverguy-NE Ohio]

If you think it could be starving for fuel (running lean) as it dies, try giving it some choke to see if it runs better with a richer fuel mix.

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[PatsTractor]

Eliminate the intake as a problem first... remove it from the carb. Does the problem persist?

If yes, next I'd run the tractor around with a 100% clean (and vented) piggyback tank hooked directly to the carb, thereby eliminating the tractor's possibly dirty fuel system. Does the problem persist?

Let us know.

good idea... I use this method on boats because many of the older fuel tanks get all clogged up. Running the motor on a small fuel tank other then the tractor's/boat's fuel tank elimates the entire tractor tank and lines. It's a bit of a pain getting it ready but well worth the text.

 

[Oliverguy-NE Ohio]

heres your update...checked fuel and clean sediment bowl...also put new plugs gapped right for the pertronix and new plug wires on so not sure what exactly did it....runs better than ever now....see how long before next break down. It did sit for 30 years in a barn so she's bound to have issues every once in a while

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[chucksoliver77]

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try just taking the gas cap off, sometimes the vent in the cap gets plugged did the radiator and gas cap get switched they won't run very long with them switched.