sdhdcouple 133 #1 Posted September 24, 2015 well been busy this summer, no time to be around the computer much. sorry I have been gone.I am having trouble with my tractor, starts runs great. will be going along and it just stops dead, then will not restart. I tow it (LOL push) back to the garage get angry at it go inside and it starts the next day.any ideas?below is the spec plate from the motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,121 #2 Posted September 24, 2015 1966 - early 1968 12hp with starter/generator and battery ignition.Have you lost spark when it quits?Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdhdcouple 133 #3 Posted September 24, 2015 yes but why? that is the question of what is causing it when it is hot and then works when it cools off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikekot3 92 #4 Posted September 24, 2015 Perhaps start with a nice points and condenser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #5 Posted September 24, 2015 is hot and then works when it cools off. Usually 1 of 2 most likely culprits are the condenser and coil.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #6 Posted September 27, 2015 a condenser will do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #7 Posted September 27, 2015 How long does it run before it stops. A bad fuel pump will do the same thing on older tractors with the gas tank under the hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,882 #8 Posted September 30, 2015 A clogged vent in the gas cap will do the same. Pretty common on 65-69 tractors with the metal fuel tank that rubs on The underside of the hood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdhdcouple 133 #9 Posted October 1, 2015 seems to run for 10 to 15 min then stops. but I am not 100% positive, never really timed it. just a guess. I will check the cap on the tank and run it and time it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
