[Farmall] Super C

[John Hall]

Sounds like starving for fuel to me. Ignition either works or it doesn't. 
Coils that fail when hot normally last longer than 2 minutes and take a 
while to cool back down. I would check my fuel supply from the tank--it 
sounds like it just isn't getting enough or either the needle valve is 
sticking partially and not letting much into the bowl. I believe there is a 
strainer on the fitting that screws into the carb--maybe it is clogged. 
Although I doubt it, maybe the vent in the cap is stopped up. There should 
be a drain plug on the bottom of the carb. Open it and once the bowl has 
drained, see if you are getting as much through the carb as just the line.

John Hall
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tommy Wilson" <t17wilson at comcast.net>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 9:12 PM
Subject: [Farmall] Super C


> 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
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