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Leslie T.

09-18-2004 04:52:36




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Hello:
I purchased a 1961 D-10 three weeks ago and up until yesterday, we were getting along just fine together. However, while cutting the grass in my pasture yesterday, the tractor just stopped dead in our tracks. I tried to start it back up and it would start, but would not stay running. I adjusted the carb screw (not sure if that is what it is really called) and the tractor ran for about 20 minutes, then stopped again. It would not stay running again, despite several tries. The engine is turning over, just can't keep it going. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should look at first? Thank you in advance for any suggestions you may have.

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DENNIS FROM WISCONSIN

09-19-2004 16:50:57




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 Re: 1961 D-10 in reply to Leslie T., 09-18-2004 04:52:36  
Hello
Had same problem as you and started with carb also. Took it apart and cleaned it and put it back and tractor did the same thing again. Disconnected gas line at carb and took air hose and blew into line so air comes out in tank. BE VERY CAREFUL because gas will fly out of tank. Put it back together and had no trouble since. Good Luck Dennis



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BC NC

09-18-2004 19:53:48




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 Re: 1961 D-10 in reply to Leslie T., 09-18-2004 04:52:36  
Leslie;

Sounds like trash in the carburetor unless the coil is going bad. If the carburetor is a Marvel look for a piece of rust or crud blocking the main jet. The tractor will run for awhile until the thing gets sucked into the jet, then it will die. I have been through this a gazillion times! Take the carburetor completely apart and clean it thoroughly. Take the gas bowl off and clean it as well. If the blockage is from the tank that's easy to tell, too--just take the drain plug out of the carburetor and gas should flow freely. If it doesn't, you have a blockage at the tank outlet. Just went through that with my D15! My guess is you have something in the main jet of the carburetor that will let just enough gas in to make the thing fire up, then tease you. Hope this helps.

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Pat Cruise

09-18-2004 07:12:26




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 Re: 1961 D-10 in reply to Leslie T., 09-18-2004 04:52:36  
Leslie,
First thing I would check is to make sure your fuel system is operating properly.Start at the gas tank and move toward the carburetor checking for rust,dirt,varnish,water or anything that could be obstructing fuel flow.If the tractor sat for any period of time I would bet you have some buildup in the tank or fuel system and possibly the carburetor.If the problem persists then I would go to ignition starting at the ignition switch working toward the distributor.Check for bad wiring and connections,eventually checking the coil, points and condenser.Sounds like alot but really is pretty easy.Your problem is a simple one and thats an excellent tractor to have.Hope this helps.

Pat Cruise

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Leslie T

09-18-2004 13:45:51




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 Re: 1961 D-10 in reply to Pat Cruise, 09-18-2004 07:12:26  
Pat:
Thank you so much. I will check the fuel system first. I am very new to this old tractor thing as my husband ran off with my new tractor. I always admired the oldies as they have so much charm, so thought I'd give one a try.

I did notice that the gas bulb looks like it could be replaced as it is very dirty. It also leaked a little gas, so I tighten the connection. This stopped the leak but I wonder if I could have done something to the bulb itself?

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JMS/MN

09-19-2004 21:56:02




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 Re: 1961 D-10 in reply to Leslie T, 09-18-2004 13:45:51  
You don't need to replace the glass bulb because it is dirty- you replace it when it is broken. Dirt can be cleaned out. Tightening it just pulled the bulb closer to the gasket, tightened it, and stopped the leak. The first reaction to a tractor engine stopping is not to remove or adjust the carburetor. It is usually some other problem that caused the engine to stop running. It may be dirt floating in the gas tank and blocking the fuel line. Even tho flow to the carb is sufficient when the tractor is stopped- try draining the fuel tank, unscrewing the sediment bulb assembly, and inserting a small plastic line in the assemble, so it sticks up into the tank about one inch. That keeps floating garbage from getting into the line. Beyond that, if you take the carb apart, check for sludge in the inlet and float valve. If your engine sputtered before quitting, it is often a fuel problem. If it died with no warning, it is often an electrical problem; No guarantees on either tho-

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