[Farmall] "H" running a little rough

[cvill]

Tim,

Make absolutely sure the exhaust pipe is covered so it takes on no 
water.  Beyond that your plug wires probably leak a little spark when 
damp.  Wet them down with WD-40.  Wet the cap and the head of the coil 
too if it has a coil. (distributor ignition)  This should solve the 
problem for at least several months which will allow you to replace 
wiring whenever you get around to it, assuming that is the problem.  It 
may be a good policy to let the WD-40 air dry for a day before starting 
the tractor.   I have never had a fire problem from doing the WD-40, but 
we do not want your new H to turn into a candle.

Charlie V.


Tim Savelle wrote:
> The guy I bought my 1949 "H" from kept it in a nice, enclosed shop with a
> concrete floor.  The day I checked it out, he hit the starter switch and it
> fired up immediately....and then "purred like a kitten."  I don't have a
> nice, enclosed shop (yet), so my "H" has to stay outside for the time
> being.  We've had 3 or 4 days of rain and chilly, damp weather this past
> week.  The tractor is now a little difficult to start (doesn't "catch" as
> quickly), and it runs a little rough until it warms up.  Could having to
> stay outside with constant exposure to the dampness cause this?
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