wheelhorse66 10 #1 Posted August 20, 2013 i just put a new carb on my 701 and it still spits and sputters like crazy is there any thing else that could be aroung? with it its getting lots of fire but it wont run,could it be that it dont have a regulater on it and it aint charging? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #2 Posted August 20, 2013 Make sure your condenser is good and wired to the - side of the coil. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse66 10 #3 Posted August 20, 2013 ya its wired how do you know if its bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #4 Posted August 20, 2013 Replace with a new one is the best way. They don't cost much and could be a cheap fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 478 #5 Posted August 20, 2013 Make sure the gasket between the carb and the block is good....been there done that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse66 10 #6 Posted August 20, 2013 everything is tight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,881 #7 Posted August 20, 2013 you have the carb set up right chances are your fuel/ carb isn't the problem next thing is points and condenser. the points are like the timing on a car if they are off by the slightest amount then you will not spark at the perfect time, hence the sputter. So having that been said the easiest and relatively cheapest fix is points and condenser just wire on the new condenser in place of the old one install new points and gap them to .020 and she should purr like a kitten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #8 Posted August 20, 2013 When my 701 first started after my rebuild, it spit and sputtered. I found that the main metering valve (the long adjusting screw on top of the carburetor) had a piece of crud lodged inside the tube. After cleaning it again, which I thought I had done properly the first time, the engine purred like a kitten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #9 Posted August 20, 2013 i just put a new carb on my 701 and it still spits and sputters like crazy is there any thing else that could be aroung? with it its getting lots of fire but it wont run,could it be that it dont have a regulater on it and it aint charging? When you say new carb, it is brand new or just a newly rebuilt carb? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse66 10 #10 Posted August 20, 2013 i took it off my other one but it ran good on my other tractor,i just put a new condenser on it and points it gets great fire but acts like its not getting enough gas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #11 Posted August 20, 2013 Could be a weak fuel pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mid60's 93 #12 Posted August 21, 2013 Don't know if you tried changing the spark plug or not but it's an easy try and is the troublemaker way to often. I use one that I know is good. Usually one from another tractor as every once in a while I get a new one that is bad. Also, as Paul said, make sure that the points and condenser are hooked to the negative side of the coil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
