[Farmall] Super C

[Tommy Wilson]

Ok, even though we are in the midst of an extended cold snap, I've 
had to go work on tractors to be able to get out of the house, even 
for just a short while. My 1952 Super C developed a problem last fall 
that I'm working on now. It starts very easily and runs smoothly but 
after about 2 minutes it cuts off just like you pushed the switch in. 
It will start back up immediately and run for about the same amount 
of time before dying again. No spitting, sputtering or anything, just 
quits. My first thought was that the coil was getting hot and cutting 
out so Friday night I replaced the coil. Started right up, ran for a 
couple of minutes, then died. Well, maybe the condenser is going bad 
so on Saturday I replaced the points and condenser. Again, it started 
quickly, ran for a couple of minutes, and died.

Anyone have any ideas? I don't think it is a fuel problem because it 
cuts off so quickly. If it was starving for fuel is would miss before 
quitting and also would not restart so quickly. At least, that's my 
reasoning. Thanks in advance for your ideas!


Tommy Wilson
Warrenton, VA
1950 IH H
1950 JD AR
1951 JD B
1952 IH SC