[AT] Some Tractor Help Required

[Mike Sloane]

Hi, LeRoy - haven't heard from you in a while.

What I would do in that situation is squirt about an ounce or so of oil 
into each cylinder and turn the engine over a couple of times to spread 
it around. Then put the spark plugs back in.

Mike

On 11/27/2011 9:07 AM, LeRoy Price III wrote:
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> Guys,
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> I had an issue with my 1947 JD B this month while attempting to start
> it.  Basically, I think the float is stuff or has a problem and when
> I attempt to start it tons of gas fills the chambers to where gas
> comes out of the petcocks.  What I did was to shut off the gas and
> still turn over the engine to get as much of the gas out.  I also
> pulled the plugs while I did this and let the plugs out for several
> hours to let the gas evaporate.  I did put the plugs back in and
> covered the tractor back up, it stand outside.
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> However, I'm worried about it and mainly about the pistons freezing
> up during the winter.  I wondered if the list had any suggestions to
> avoid any issue over the winter until I can get a chance to address
> the issues with the carb?
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> LeRoy
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