Super C carb back on tractor, purrs like a kitten

JohnV2000 · Jun 24, 2019

Thank you everyone for helping me learn about carburetors and helping me get mine cleaned and fixed!

I put it back together today, put it back on my tractor, and it fired right up. I replaced the fuel screen and gasket in the sediment bowl, so that should prevent some debris from getting to the carb. It seems to be running very well, it does not hesitate when pushing the throttle to wide open.

Thank you!

John

larry@stinescorner · Jun 24, 2019

Its a good looking tractor!! Great news!!!!

neverfear · Jun 24, 2019

Good Job! Glad to hear you figured it out!

Steve@Advance · Jun 24, 2019

Good job!

Wasn't as hard as you thought, was it!

Have you looked inside the air cleaner canister?

I believe there is a wire mesh filter inside the canister, above the oil cup.

That is often over looked, and needs periodic cleaning. If not caked too bad it can be rinsed out with solvent. If packed with dirt it will need to come out and be cleaned or replaced.

Just something to take a look at if you haven't already.

JohnV2000 · Jun 24, 2019

(quoted from post at 19:12:04 06/24/19) Good job!

Wasn't as hard as you thought, was it!

Have you looked inside the air cleaner canister?

I believe there is a wire mesh filter inside the canister, above the oil cup.

That is often over looked, and needs periodic cleaning. If not caked too bad it can be rinsed out with solvent. If packed with dirt it will need to come out and be cleaned or replaced.

Just something to take a look at if you haven't already.

Steve, it was definitely not as complicated as I anticipated!

I will check out that wire mesh filter tomorrow, thanks for pointing that out.

John

fastfarmall · Jun 24, 2019

What i do is take the top off, and the oil canister,and look threw there with a flash lite, if it looks narrowed, get one washer,and two nuts on a ready rod bolt, and run the washer threw there for a cleaning!

grayrider · Jun 24, 2019

Congrats, good looking Farmall you got there

JohnV2000 · Jun 24, 2019

(quoted from post at 19:44:53 06/24/19) Congrats, good looking Farmall you got there

Thanks, the paint is peeling in a lot of places so next up is a strip down and repaint with the help of my grandfather.

Janicholson · Jun 24, 2019

Yippee! Jim

47fivewindow · Jun 24, 2019

Well done! Those engines really do purr.

JohnV2000 · Jun 24, 2019

Thanks everyone. I am glad to be a member of such a friendly and helpful forum.

centash · Jun 24, 2019

Good for you! Just watch that rubber line does not chafe against the air filter and
wear a hole in it.

Ben

GordoSD · Jun 24, 2019

get a replacement steel or copper fuel line. That rubbe hose is a real fire trap and could burn your little jewel to the ground.

timcasbolt · Jun 24, 2019

(quoted from post at 03:37:03 06/25/19) get a replacement steel or copper fuel line. That rubbe hose is a real fire trap and could burn your little jewel to the ground.

Agreed. A general rule of thumb is to use just enough soft line to make the connections. Also, I don't like those kind of clamps. They work, but I don't like 'em.

Bob · Jun 25, 2019

GOOD for you, be PROUD!

Geo-TH,In · Jun 25, 2019

john,
Keep an eye on spark plugs. If your fuel adjustment is too rich, too much gas, the plug will carbon up,
turn black. Crank adjustment screw out to lean it out.

When you have the fuel/air mix right, it may require a little choke to start and for a few seconds after
starting. Especially when it cold, winter.

JohnV2000 · Jun 25, 2019

Thanks for the kind words, and for the advice about a copper fuel line. I will look into that, and I will get rid of my rubber hose when I restore the tractor with my grandpa this summer.

Janicholson · Jun 25, 2019

The hose could be rerouted behind the air cleaner to minimize the chances of it being ripped off. Though rare, branches can be hidden and leap
out to grab components. Steel or rust proof brake line is the best for fuel lines. The compression fittings work well. Put a 2 wrap coil near
the tank to reduce stress on the line. (this means using a bender or form to wrap the tubing in a coil about 3" in diameter) this also allows an easier fit from fitting to fitting with easier alignment. Jim

Jimmydog · Jun 25, 2019

Just want to second what Janicholson said. If you plan on driving the tractor much before restoration I would advise fixing the rubber fuel line issue pronto.

Not so funny story: I was dragging trees out for firewood and just like Janicholson said a branch reached out and snatched the fuel line loose from in front of the shut off valve. The fuel bowl shut off didn't work so I had added one of those cheapy shut offs. Gas poured out onto the manifold I guess I got lucky that it wasn't hot enough to ignite. Managed to get it shove back together and used a dime to tighten the clamp so it stopped leaking, the whole time thinking if it ignites I'm toast. Got enough gas on me that I had change clothes. Next day, ordered new sediment bowl and made a trip to the auto parts store for some brass fittings and one of those Teflon coated steel brake lines. Heck it almost matches the green on the rest of the tractor!

Anyway nice tractor one of these days I hope to add a farmall to my collection.

JD

rustyfarmall · Jun 25, 2019

(quoted from post at 16:17:24 06/24/19)

(quoted from post at 19:12:04 06/24/19) Good job!

Wasn't as hard as you thought, was it!

Have you looked inside the air cleaner canister?

I believe there is a wire mesh filter inside the canister, above the oil cup.

That is often over looked, and needs periodic cleaning. If not caked too bad it can be rinsed out with solvent. If packed with dirt it will need to come out and be cleaned or replaced.

Just something to take a look at if you haven't already.

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Steve, it was definitely not as complicated as I anticipated!

I will check out that wire mesh filter tomorrow, thanks for pointing that out.

John

That wire mesh is not removable unless you want to drill out some spot welds. Best method for cleaning is to remove it from the tractor and immerse it into a bucket full of solvent. Gasoline or diesel will work.

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