Well, she's running.
Purchased new timing light and timed. Found I was way advanced on static time. Used tip from Ed Ohio on main jet size as the one in the kit was likely too small for this carb. While not perfectly dialed in she's idling without a miss and revs up as expected. I still need a little throttle shaft adjustment etc etc.
I think I had a variety of problems from a long neglected tractor wh1ch include:
Bad gasket intake manifold, worn out distributor shaft, poor condition carb, timing possibly off, and a couple of spark plugs that would not fire under compression.
Like usual replaced the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, made new wire for coil to distributor, rebuilt distributor including additional thrust washer, new bushing, and new power post kit. Rebuilt carb with complete kit (watch the jet size!)
Tomorrow I'll begin to reassemble the hood and tank along with new battery cables. I may have a question on throttle shaft adjustment later.
Big thanks to all who helped including Soundguy, GlenIdaho, and Ed H Ohio.
Funny thing, shortly after I got it running there was a man here installing a new water softener who stated his dad bought new a Power Master when he was a kid. Said the only problem they ever had with it was the distributor.
Purchased new timing light and timed. Found I was way advanced on static time. Used tip from Ed Ohio on main jet size as the one in the kit was likely too small for this carb. While not perfectly dialed in she's idling without a miss and revs up as expected. I still need a little throttle shaft adjustment etc etc.
I think I had a variety of problems from a long neglected tractor wh1ch include:
Bad gasket intake manifold, worn out distributor shaft, poor condition carb, timing possibly off, and a couple of spark plugs that would not fire under compression.
Like usual replaced the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, made new wire for coil to distributor, rebuilt distributor including additional thrust washer, new bushing, and new power post kit. Rebuilt carb with complete kit (watch the jet size!)
Tomorrow I'll begin to reassemble the hood and tank along with new battery cables. I may have a question on throttle shaft adjustment later.
Big thanks to all who helped including Soundguy, GlenIdaho, and Ed H Ohio.
Funny thing, shortly after I got it running there was a man here installing a new water softener who stated his dad bought new a Power Master when he was a kid. Said the only problem they ever had with it was the distributor.
