[AT] Cub--shouldn't have broken my resolution....

[John Wilkens]

I got the photo this time (can't type!).  Bet you had a time fixing 
that one!  :)      If mine has a hole in it it would have to be 
inside where I haven't seen it.   John


At 07:05 AM 11/14/2006, you wrote:
>John,
>
>You may have to copy and paste the URL... it's a little long and may line
>wrap.
>
>George Willer
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> > bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of John Wilkens
> > Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 11:56 PM
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> > Subject: RE: [AT] Cub--shouldn't have broken my resolution....
> >
> > George, your photo won't download for me.  Tomorrow (Wed) I plan to
> > work on the cub and try all the suggestions.  I'll try to remember to
> > get back to you and tell you if I learned anything.    Thanks.   John
> >
> >
> >
> > At 07:28 AM 11/13/2006, you wrote:
> > >John,
> > >
> > >A hole in the exhaust side of the manifold is possible, but since the
> > >tractor runs on two there can't be a hole in the intake side.  It would
> > be
> > >the same as an intake valve stuck open... not enough vacuum for any
> > cylinder
> > >to run.
> > >
> > >Here's how bad the exhaust side can be and the engine still run:
> > >
> > >http://members.toast.net/gwill/album/Tractors/Farmall/Cubs/%2753%5FWV/old
> > _ma
> > >nifold.jpg
> > >
> > >If the intake side of the manifold were obstructed it would have shown up
> > in
> > >the compression test.  Mud daubers obstructing the exhaust side?  My bet
> > is
> > >the spark isn't happening at the right time.
> > >
> > >We have a good therapy department at the Willer Home for Elderly Cubs.
> > ;-)
> > >
> > >George Willer
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> > > > bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of John Wilkens
> > > > Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:54 AM
> > > > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> > > > Subject: RE: [AT] Cub--shouldn't have broken my resolution....
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Dudley, I'll try that today or tomorrow.   John
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > At 12:06 AM 11/13/2006, you wrote:
> > > > >...    The less troublesome question is why don't cylnders 1 and 2
> > fire.
> > > > I
> > > > >figure there's a mouse nest in the
> > > > >front part of the manifold or some kind of hole burnt between the
> > intake
> > > > >tube and exhaust tube.  Ever hear of that happening with a Cub?
> > > > >Thanks for your moral support!
> > > > >John,
> > > > >If the plugs in (and the wires to) cylinders #1 & #2 are good I would
> > be
> > > > >tempted to remove the plugs and inject the starter fluid directly
> > into
> > > > the
> > > > >cylinders.  If they fire momentarily that would go a long way toward
> > > > >confirming your' thinking about a blockage in the intake manifold.
> > > > >Dudley
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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