This message is a reply to an archived post by Nikedog on September 15, 2009 at 15:19:25.
The original subject was "8n only runs with choke pulled out".
I am having the same problem with mine. It is a 1950 side mount distributor. 12v with coil and distributor 6v. It will run and let me mow for amount 5-10 minutes then act like it is starving for fuel unless I pull out the choke. I have replaced all fuel filters along with the gas valve cut off and checked for good gas flow along with putting in fresh gas. I replaced the carb with an MS rebuilt. I also replaced the manifold and put new gaskets on. I have checked for leaks around it with starter fluid with no change in engine response. The engine does not go over 160 degrees per temp gauge. Not for sure what else to check. Again it will let me mow up to 10 minutes before acting up. Any ideas?
The original subject was "8n only runs with choke pulled out".
I am having the same problem with mine. It is a 1950 side mount distributor. 12v with coil and distributor 6v. It will run and let me mow for amount 5-10 minutes then act like it is starving for fuel unless I pull out the choke. I have replaced all fuel filters along with the gas valve cut off and checked for good gas flow along with putting in fresh gas. I replaced the carb with an MS rebuilt. I also replaced the manifold and put new gaskets on. I have checked for leaks around it with starter fluid with no change in engine response. The engine does not go over 160 degrees per temp gauge. Not for sure what else to check. Again it will let me mow up to 10 minutes before acting up. Any ideas?