tree grower
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- Dec 29, 2007
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- Cuttingsville, VT
- Tractor
- Ford 1210, Bobcat 742B, John Deere 1050
I just entered several searches, and came up with nothing, so will post. I have a 1956 Ford 800 (850) with a Marvel Schebler TSX 692 carb. This tractor has been running like a top for the 7 or 8 years I have had it About 2 months ago it wouldn't start, and discovered some distributor parts were broken. Replaced them, timed it, and it started right up. Problem is, it wouldn't stay running unless I kept the choke pulled halfway out. Tore the carb down, cleaned everything, put it back together, same problem. Tore the carb down, put in a full rebuild kit--everything except the float- same problem. No evidence of flaws in the float. In the rebuild process I set the float using a 4" long 1/4" bolt--easier than using a ruler. Main difficulty is that I cannot hold the choke and make adjustments to the carb at the same time. Tried shutting down, making adjustments, and restarting, but same problem.
Prior to this problem, the tractor would start by choking it for about two revolutions, let the choke in, it would fire, and was ready to work--no warm-up needed.
Any ideas out there in Ford land?
Prior to this problem, the tractor would start by choking it for about two revolutions, let the choke in, it would fire, and was ready to work--no warm-up needed.
Any ideas out there in Ford land?