hotajax 223 #1 Posted April 9, 2023 Tractor was sitting for about 3 years, being started up every month or so just to circulate oil Put brand new gas in it yesterday. Started it up yesterday and actually cut grass with it. Was running great for about 20 minutes, and then started getting rough. Did not stall out. I know this is most likely a fuel problem, and not ignition. Right now, I just want to finish cutting, because the grass is long, and I don't feel like spending a lot of time doing repairs until after the first cut. My options are to install a brand new carb I got from that guy in Maine, or to take the old carb bowl out and clean it up. Where can I get a gasket kit for the dirty carb? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,843 #2 Posted April 9, 2023 Quick fix? Try removing the air filter housing. Place your palm directly over the carb. Roll the engine over a few times. Clean the plug and giver’ a try. The engine vacuum may be able to pull the debris through. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 896 #3 Posted April 9, 2023 If that doesn’t work you may have to pull the carb, take the bowl off and check the needle and seat. Might be a piece of crap in there. Happened to me more than once. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #4 Posted April 9, 2023 (edited) Jim Barker. World famous rower / coach from Philly. Check him out on the 'net. Thanks for the tips, gents. Much appreciated by this tractor hack. Edited April 9, 2023 by hotajax 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,620 #5 Posted April 9, 2023 @Pullstart been using the hand choke for a long time on engine issues , also been trying to grow a 3 rd arm on my back for future issues . seafoam also helps , pete 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 896 #6 Posted April 9, 2023 My name is Jim Barker but I’m sure not that guy. But I have been in Philly a couple times. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 896 #7 Posted April 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, peter lena said: seafoam also helps , 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #8 Posted April 9, 2023 Thanks fellas. It's fixed. I did both things Pull Start said. When I went to pull the plug, the little tip that screws on to the end of the spark plug was almost ready to fall off. So I'm a moron, it was most likely an ignition problem because that tip was so loose. Runs like a dream again. Thanks. owe you guys a beer. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #9 Posted April 9, 2023 52 minutes ago, peter lena said: @Pullstart been using the hand choke for a long time on engine issues , also been trying to grow a 3 rd arm on my back for future issues . seafoam also helps , pete I've used Seafoam, I'm also partial to Marvel mystery oil, which I keep in the gas all the time. Seems to work pretty well. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,843 #10 Posted April 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, hotajax said: Thanks. owe you guys a beer. Weekend after Father’s Day in June, we’ll all be (well many of us) in Biglerville, PA at the Big Wheel Horse Show! See ya then! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #11 Posted April 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: Weekend after Father’s Day in June, we’ll all be (well many of us) in Biglerville, PA at the Big Wheel Horse Show! See ya then! Where Biglersille? Not around these parts, but if it's not too far, might make the run. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,843 #12 Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, hotajax said: Where Biglersille? Not around these parts, but if it's not too far, might make the run. outskirts of Gettysburg. Arendtsville / Biglerville. It’s the south mountain fairgrounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #13 Posted April 10, 2023 29 minutes ago, Pullstart said: outskirts of Gettysburg. Arendtsville / Biglerville. It’s the south mountain fairgrounds. Thanks. I think there's an Army Reserve center in Arendtsville, isn't there? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,843 #14 Posted April 10, 2023 40 minutes ago, hotajax said: Thanks. I think there's an Army Reserve center in Arendtsville, isn't there? I am 650 miles away from there.. I’m not sure there is a big something by Chambersburg when we get off the highway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,620 #15 Posted April 10, 2023 @hotajax your marvel mystery oil works pretty well , personally been using STA BIL fuel treatment in all my fuel for years , what ever you are doing to give you regular use , response , thats what you want . biggest thing is paying attention to how its working. the regular starting and function is what to zero in on . when you have that , its easy to get after a new issie . minimize issues . that oil also has a chemical mix that helps clean those ring glands , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #16 Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/About/-History/ That would be LetterKenny Army Depot. Edited April 10, 2023 by oldlineman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
