[AT] Ford 1841 fuel problem

[Lew Best]

UPDATE

I got the kit in from Napa; soaked the carb in lacquer thinner for a couple of  hours & it runs fine now.  One curiosity though; the main jet adjustment seems to have no effect on it even screwed all the way in (but it's not blowing black smoke like it's running rich?); any ideas on that?  The adjustment screw turns really easy; I'm afraid it might vibrate out & get lost.  Will Loctite work on it or will the gas dissolve it?  Maybe "pinch" an o-ring behind the retainer nut?  It doesn't drip so apparently is sealing ok.

Lew near Waco, TX


On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 4:44 PM, Gene Dotson <gdotsly at watchtv.net> wrote:

>    I agree with Henry. I once had an Allis that acted the same way. After
> cleaning the carburetor 3 times and no improvement, I replaced the
> condensor
> and tractor ran perfect afterwards. Your symptoms don't sound like a vacuum
> leak to me. Condensors heat up very quickly and will shut down in a very
> short time.
>
>                        Gene