[AT] John Deere H

[Darrell Ratliff]

Tyler – I think Bill has you covered on the fuel issues.

From: Tyler Juranek 
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 3:23 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group 
Subject: Re: [AT] John Deere H

Hi Darrell,
What would I do to fix the problem if there is not enough fuel being
drawn into the combustion chamber?
TJ

On 1/21/13, Darrell Ratliff <dbigdog at columbus.rr.com> wrote:
> Tyler -
>     Check out the quality of the spark.  If the spark is weak (short,
> yellowish / orange in color) it could be the mag itself or perhaps the
> points just need cleaned and re-set (or replaced).  If the spark is hot
> (bluish / white and at least 3/8" in length) the spark is not your problem.
>
> You may not be drawing enough fuel into the combustion chamber to start the
>
> engine.  You need fuel, fire, compression and proper timing to get an engine
>
> to start and run.  Assess each of these factors and you will likely get the
>
> tractor to start.
>
>
>
> From: Tyler Juranek
> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 2:23 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: [AT] John Deere H
>
> Hi all,
> My grandfather owns a John Deere H, it's a 39 I think.
> It is all original, the mag might have been redone at some point, he
> doesn't know.
> It runs excellent for a hand crank original JD H, but here is the issue.
> Every time you hand crank it, you have to give it a shot of starting
> fluid in the intake.
> I went out to his place this weekend and drove it around for awhile on
> Saturday. Went back out to his shed yesterday, gave it a wirl and wore
> myself out cranking. Of course this was with no starting fluid,
> because he and I both know that on a Gasoline engine, eventually you
> will bend a valve in it.
> He said the mag probobly needs taken apart and polished up.
> Any other ideas as to why this could be?
> Is it just that the mag is about dead?
> Thanks for any help!
> Take Care,
> Tyler J
>
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