Engine kicks back

2T · Dec 22, 2008

When I try to start my Allis 170 4 cyl gas the engine kicks back real bad.It will go ahead and start somtimes and sometimes not. Engine is wired correctly and has not jumped time.HELP

CLIFF S · Dec 22, 2008

Too much Advancenent on ditubitor timing

old · Dec 22, 2008

Timing is off some. Or it could also be you points need replace or adjusted since if they are set wrong that effects timing
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2T · Dec 22, 2008

I thought the same thing. I moved dist all over the the place and nothing changes.It allmost seems like it has a internal problem with compression. I ran a compression test and all is well.

2T · Dec 22, 2008

I will double check points to see. Thanks

scott mcintosh · Dec 22, 2008

Double check point setting,another possibilty is distributor advance sticking or spring broken had that happen on Massey 85. Also is starter and or battery up to par etc. Scott

Texas Denny · Dec 22, 2008

I had a similar problem with a mag on a Allis tractor. Sometimes it would run a little. Lot of backfiring. It nearly broke my arm cranking it. I got a distributor to replace the mag and everything was fine after that.

There could be carbon tracks in the distributor cap that cause the spark to jump to the wrong cylinder. These tracks are not visible to the naked eye. I suggest a new cap and rotor.

Jeff Z. · Dec 22, 2008

Had the same problem on my B once.
The material on the points that rides on the cam in the dist wore down and the points were not opening. The engine would not start, popped and kicked back.

Andy Motteberg · Dec 23, 2008

Sounds like a timing problem.

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