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Farmall A: starting problems

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BobA.

02-29-2004 08:21:26

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I've got a farmall model A and it doesn't like to start. It will turn over and get gas to the point of flooding. It will run on a shot of ether till the ethers gone, but won't run on the gas. Is this a cold weather thing?

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Dave BN

02-29-2004 14:22:01

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Re: Farmall A: starting problems in reply to BobA., 02-29-2004 08:21:26

Bob, new plugs is good but don't forget the points, condenser, rotor, dist. cap and wires. I did all of these when I got my BN 4 years ago and it always starts right up, even in -0 temps. Dave.

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RobertN

02-29-2004 09:59:11

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Re: Farmall A: starting problems in reply to BobA., 02-29-2004 08:21:26

My "A" was hard starting when I got it. I found a couple problems...

First, it had the wrong carb, which was in poor condition. A correct carb helped a lot!

Second, the valves were way out of adjustment. I went over them cold, and they were WAY out. Got them set loose cold, then warmed it up and set them hot. Did wonders for starting and running.

Third, the plugs were a bit old and getting worn. Not bad, but new ones made it easier to start(mine is hand crank only). They were cheap too.

Fourth, the California oxygenated and cracked gas does not hold well, even with stabalizer. I can really tell as the gas ages in the Farmall and in the small engines on mowers, chippers ect.
Tuneup, fresh gas, and correctly set valves can work wonders, and is relatively cheap to do.

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Nebraska Cowman

12-31-2009 07:41:50

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Re: Farmall regular main bearing play in reply to ScottyHOMEy, 12-30-2009 18:47:32

The only thing I can find is in an old "Motors" manual. It states, "If the play seems excessive in either direction the bearings must be renewed" I'm guessing that with that much play it would knock under load. Just to run slow with no load you might get away with it.

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