[AT] new to list

[Paul Waugh]

Thanks Mike
I had not heard of that one, I had used WD40 to find a leak before

Paul
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From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
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>I would look for a pinhole leak in the intake manifold or at the head. 
> Use an unlit propane torch, just crack the valve open, and move it 
> slowly around the intake manifold and carburetor with the engine running 
> at idle. When the propane gets sucked into the pinhole, the engine speed 
> will pick up. Depending on the location of the hole, you might be able 
> to patch it with JB Weld or similar.
> 
> Mike
> 
> Paul Waugh wrote:
>> I had this all apart and am reasonable sure it was cleaned out .. fuel
>> from tank runs fast and fine, I played with the float height, but it
>> just always acts 'starved' -- even drilled out old main float jet 2
>> sizes with numbered drill bits, still same thing.
>> 
> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>>  Howdy
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> My Name is Paul Waugh, live in Northern Indiana.  I have  been around
>> tractors all my life, having worked/lived on farm until I went to
>> college.  I joined this list in hopes of solving a 14 year old problem.
>> I have a 1956 model 420 John Deere.  I have always had to run full
>> choke, I put up with it for years, but after over hauling the engine, I
>> want it to run like it is supposed to run.  The carb has been boiled and
>> rebuilt, with new after market parts. The parts came from Burry Carbs in
>> the Ft Wayne, IN area.  The tractor will start with full choke, then
>> after warming up and on idle, choke can 'opened', but as soon as I
>> increase throttle to the main jet, full choke is needed.  I have not
>> checked for air leaks.  I did use all new gaskets during rebuild.  I am
>> open to suggestions or ideas to try.
> 
>>  
>> 
>> TX Paul
>> 
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