Massey 165 gas - Runs rough and dies

Bryan Hawkins · Jun 23, 2017

Working on our 165 gas. Have issues with it running rough then it won't run. Have tried several things. Any ideas?

rvirgil_KS · Jun 23, 2017

burned or misadjusted points? fuel restriction?

Bryan Hawkins · Jun 23, 2017

rvirgil_KS...Thanks for the feedback I believe it hasn't been too long the points have been changed but I will check them. We have changed the coil, cleaned and put a kit in the carb, fresh gas, checked compression. Someone mentioned the potential of a ground issue with the distributor.

I'm looking for any and all advice from anyone on here that has more experience than we do.

old · Jun 23, 2017

Do some simple trouble shooting
#1 check that you have a good blue/white spark at the center wire of the distributor cap and at all 4 spark plug wires that will jump a 1/4 inch gap or more. If you do not have that check the point and the gap setting and make sure the points are good and clean and gaped as they should be.
#2 pull the carb drain plug and make sure you have a good steady flow of gas that will fill a pint jar in under 3 minutes and yes catch the gas to look for dirt/water etc. If you do not have good flow work your way back till you find where the problems is.
#3 when was the last time your serviced the air cleaner?? If could be full of water and mud if a oil bath cleaner or if a paper filter it could be so dirty it is stopped up

rockepg · Jun 23, 2017

Also how old is the fuel?

Massey 165 gas - Runs rough and dies

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