[Farmall] Farmall H Quits

[Mike Sloane]

Good suggestion, Scott. But I have used a couple of 2' lengths of heavy 
chain instead of gravel - it is much easier to remove afterwards and 
works as well. Some folks use a couple of handfuls of old nuts & bolts.

Mike

Scott M wrote:
> Keith,
> I had a similar problem on a super c. I found out along with the old fuel
> residue in the carb., there was rust in the fuel tank. I did not rebuild the
> carb. I removed the bowl and screen from the fuel tank, Removed the fuel
> tank from the tractor, Emptied ALL fuel from tank, Filled the tank about 1/3
> full of pea gravel, then strapped it to another tractor wheel for a few
> hours while working. It shines the inside of a tank up instantly. Just empty
> the tank of gravel & blow out the tank with a compressor. If you do not
> intend to use the tractor soon after, simply spray a film of your favorite
> oil to the inside of the tank to prevent re rusting.
> 
> Scott M
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of keith murphy
> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 1:48 PM
> To: Farmall/IHC mailing list
> Subject: [Farmall] Farmall H Quits
> 
> Hi,
>    
>   I have a Farmall H and have recently replaced the magneto and fuel bowl
> but my tractor runs for about 15 minutes and then just dies. I guess I am in
> for a carb rebuild now and was wondering what else I could be looking at.
> The tractor ran fine, the mag died and it was a few months before I replaced
> it.  I am guessing that there is old gas residue in the carb and that is my
> latest problem.  I did not have fuel stabalizer in it - but have put some in
> since I changed the mag and the fuel bowl.  
>    
>   I probably need to put a timing light on it as well. I sent away for a
> maintenance manual which should be here soon.
>    
>   Any other tips appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
>   Keith

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