Posted by Jim on March 11, 1998 at 20:18:21:
In Reply to: Farmall B that won't start posted by Dave G on March 11, 1998 at 17:45:01:
: I just bought an old 1940 farmall B and it ran once
: before I got it. Now it doesn't appear to be getting
: gas because the spark plugs aren't wet. It does have a spark. After I crank it over, gas
: pours out of the air intake - this doesn't seem right.
: What would cause this? I have checked for vacuum leaks
: and it has ran about 3 weeks ago so the cylinders
: shouldn't be dry.
: My thought right now is that maybe it is getting gas
: but the gas is too old to start it up. I'm going drain
: it and start with fresh gas
: Any Suggestions?
Dave, Check the basics.. Good fuel, Good spark, Good compression, & timing. Probably a good place to start is with fresh gas. Good luck.