Model E engine

[Luke Haefs]

I just started to collect old engines and bought a
John Deere model E 2 weeks ago and the only way
I can get it to run is by playing with the choke I have
tried to turn the needle valve in and out and still
have to use the choke and I have cleaned the
igniter and checked the fuel line what could be the
problem

 

[Bob]

I would think the need to choke it would be pretty much NORMAL. Also, is the check valve at the bottom of the fuel dip tube functioning?

 

[Luke Haefs]

As far as I know it is the little ball was free in side the screen when I checked it

 

[Kent Petersen]

that little ball you talk about should be about a 1/4 in long and have a sharp point that goes into the seat at the bottom of the fuel line

 

[Richard G.]

I used to have a Fairbanks Morse 6 HP that would not run smooth without a little choke. The adjusting screw was worn in it's threads and was letting air in around it. Put a tight leather washer on the screw with a spring on the screw to hold it tight against the carb housing.
Smoothed right out.
Richard in NW SC

 

[Luke Haefs]

That would explain y it acts like it is flooding out cause all that is in the screen is the little ball is their any place to get the parts I need new?

 

[Richard G.]

Try these folks.
http://www.hitnmiss.com/

 

[AB Jonny]

When you pull the mixer valve out, there should be a line on the mixer tube on the engine. The line needs to be horizontal in order for it to atomize the fuel mixture properly on the JD Model E engines.