[Farmall] Farmall H rear tire mounting process.

[Robert L. Holtzer]

I'd probably bet on point corrosion.  Doesn't take much to prevent 
electrical continuity.  Also moisture inside the cap can be a problem.

Bob Holtzer

At 01:16 PM 10/3/2006, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>Question for the group about my old H. I do not run it very often, 
>once a month or so, and she usually starts up right away.
>However a few times a year it is a different story. Turn her over 
>and she will not fire. At this point I usually check fuel (all OK), 
>air (yup nothing has built a new nest in there) and spark. I pull a 
>plug wire and with a spare spark plug check for spark, and get 
>nothing. So I pull of the distributor cap and check inside for other 
>developments, no issues found so re-assemble and retest for spark 
>and "ta da" she fires on the first spin.
>
>This has happened to me about 6 times now in the last 3 yrs or so, 
>to the point that I go through the motions with the spark 
>plug/distributor cap each time automatically. Sort of a ritual I 
>have to go through in penance for leaving her alone so long.
>
>Any clue as to what is actually going on? Moisture build up under 
>the cap that I release by removing it?
>
>Any thought would be appreciated.
>
>Cheers
>Simon
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