Bob Watkins
Member
A few months ago I purchased a 1954 John Deere model 50 tractor. It is in very nice condition and had no issues the many times I have started it. This week I welded a step for the tractor. I drill holes in the uprights to bolt to the axles. To insure the right position, I welded the cross pieces while bolted on the tractor. Before welding parts connected to the tractor I disconnected the battery. It must have been a bad idea to weld parts bolted because now the tractor won't start. This tractor has the special sediment bowl that automatically shuts off the gas if there is a problem. I suspect this might be what is keeping the tractor from starting. I choked it a lot and gave it some throttle. Enough I should have smelled gas, but I did not.
I have other 2 cylinder tractors but all are older style with gas shutoff on the sediment bowl. can anyone tell me how to do a function check of the automatic sediment bowl?
Does anyone have any other ideas? The battery is charged, the engine turns over fast. Everything seems normal except it won't start!
Thanks, Bob
I have other 2 cylinder tractors but all are older style with gas shutoff on the sediment bowl. can anyone tell me how to do a function check of the automatic sediment bowl?
Does anyone have any other ideas? The battery is charged, the engine turns over fast. Everything seems normal except it won't start!
Thanks, Bob