[Farmall] Spark plugs and Cubs.

[Richard BROWN]

I have a Farmall Cub that I think might be a 1947.  It's serial number is 32431.  The grille is a fine wire mesh, which I believe is original.  I am wondering what spark plugs I should put in it, as well as where I would get a grille like that.  I also need a muffler.  I have the original carburetor and would like to rebuild it, so I need the parts for that also.  Anyone have any answers?  I have a tractor restorer who is going to paint the tractor for me and I would like to get the mechanical done first.  The tractor runs well, but can use some fine tuning.  It has been in my family since the 50's.  Rich Brown, rc12brown at msn.com<mailto:rc12brown at msn.com>, Boyne city, Michigan
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Andy glines<mailto:pioneersop96 at yahoo.com> 
  To: Farmall/IHC mailing list<mailto:farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com> 
  Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 2:21 PM
  Subject: Re: [Farmall] Spark plugs and Cubs. 


  I have to echo George here.  Most folks here bad mouth
  Champion and love AC.  I have had W-20 Champions in
  the F-20 for 5 years and am very happy.  The AC plugs
  he is using are likely the wrong heat range.  He
  probably needs a hotter plug in whatever his favorite
  brand is.  Gordon Rice told me that a hotter plug was
  needed due to unleaded gas.  I'm not sure of his
  theory but they work very well for both putting around
  and working.

  --- George Willer <gwill at toast.net<mailto:gwill at toast.net>> wrote:

  > Dan,
  > 
  > Your observation isn't politically correct.  It is
  > expected that you will 
  > badmouth Champions, since we have all been coached
  > that they are junk. 
  > :-(   Nonsense!
  > 
  > As I'm sure you know, the fault isn't in the brand
  > of the plug... it's 
  > because they were fouled.  It's just as likely to
  > work the other way around 
  > within the same heat range plugs.  It isn't a
  > mystery at all!  If the engine 
  > fouls plugs, the Champions will do the same thing
  > soon.  When that happens, 
  > put a new set of ACs in and you will see a big
  > temporary improvement!  :-)
  > 
  > George Willer


  Andy Glines
  Evansville, IN




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