chuck- you could have put a small carb spacer in between the manifold and the carb, were does the throttle plate hit the manifold, and are you giving up on it or what
ill make a video to show you how to fix your original carb so it works. it might take some trial and error on your part but its not very difficult and it looks like you already put some new parts on the carb.
your carb and manifold from the other tractor are off a different sized engine so its not going to be ajusted right when put on the other tractor.
Well My best advise is not to junk it. try using a dye grinder on the manifold where the carb comes to is. it may have warped a bit since last time that would solve the choke problem.
I think It needs some adjusting. Yes that happens things brake, some things come together. I say just take a brake and try again next time.
you seem about to the point im at. the unrestored pos farmall cub is parked on the woodline, that thing aint worth fixing and the model aa doodlebug is on its way out. after hundreds of dollars im ready to say fuck it all and let the thing go as parts. im sick of all this old broken farm machinery and the bullshit involved with it
I am at the same point as both of you on my 49 john deere b. i had it running on sunday to find that gas was running out everywhere. so i took of the hood to get to the fuel tank, since it is enclosed in the hood, to find that it had about 8 rust spots in it. So im like you im just about done with it ive speant so much time and money on it. Now it needs a 200 dollar fuel tank! So yep these things a cursed, lol
ok the problem with your tractor is your just over looking something. i can tell you it might be something really small and easy and thats hopefully all it is. my gut feeling is your gaskets arent sealing well and your carb might still need to be cleaned more. i have a couple of carbs similar to your original off the B i can show you how i completly tear down a carb and clean it right then put it back together again so it works right. i might even have instructions i could email you.
hey man thats part of the fun of restoring and maintaining old stuff ingeneral. sometimes you just hit a nasty spot in the road and you start to sink into a little bit of a hole, but you'll dig your self out sooner or later and youll be happy you did. dont give up on the doodle bug. it will be worth it in the end.
I will take it off your hands if you want!
z1cr0 2 years ago
dont give up on it mate there is always spring break
bone1050 2 years ago
chuck- you could have put a small carb spacer in between the manifold and the carb, were does the throttle plate hit the manifold, and are you giving up on it or what
allisboy65 2 years ago
Maybe it's like cursed it haunted or something, lol
slowride55 2 years ago
would you like to sell it? im always looking for something to fix up,
and if your intrested let me know how much you are asking for it,
ptokish 2 years ago
damn that sucks man its always somethin with them damn tractors. makes me wonder why i even bother with that shit. hope u can get it goin dude
johndeereman567 2 years ago
ill make a video to show you how to fix your original carb so it works. it might take some trial and error on your part but its not very difficult and it looks like you already put some new parts on the carb.
your carb and manifold from the other tractor are off a different sized engine so its not going to be ajusted right when put on the other tractor.
1944johndeerel 2 years ago
Hmm so you didn't work for nothing so long at the tractor, finely it worked and it start up ... nice work and a great video
MagicCadillac 2 years ago
too bad that was an old video at the end -_-
Titliest07 2 years ago
you really know your engines. Im a little slow on the engine idea lol
tractormandale 2 years ago
how much do ya want for it
ils360 2 years ago
@ils360
Naaa.... I just dont have the heart to junk it...
I'll still work on it some when im there, but not like i used to...
Im just so sick of stuff like this happening...
ChuckE2009 2 years ago
Well My best advise is not to junk it. try using a dye grinder on the manifold where the carb comes to is. it may have warped a bit since last time that would solve the choke problem.
I think It needs some adjusting. Yes that happens things brake, some things come together. I say just take a brake and try again next time.
Searsnut11 2 years ago
you seem about to the point im at. the unrestored pos farmall cub is parked on the woodline, that thing aint worth fixing and the model aa doodlebug is on its way out. after hundreds of dollars im ready to say fuck it all and let the thing go as parts. im sick of all this old broken farm machinery and the bullshit involved with it
cubcadetpuller 2 years ago
@cubcadetpuller
Jeeze... And everyone wonders why some of the old farmers who dealt with this shit drink so much....
I feel your pain... Trust me...
ChuckE2009 2 years ago
I am at the same point as both of you on my 49 john deere b. i had it running on sunday to find that gas was running out everywhere. so i took of the hood to get to the fuel tank, since it is enclosed in the hood, to find that it had about 8 rust spots in it. So im like you im just about done with it ive speant so much time and money on it. Now it needs a 200 dollar fuel tank! So yep these things a cursed, lol
gregd001 2 years ago
ok the problem with your tractor is your just over looking something. i can tell you it might be something really small and easy and thats hopefully all it is. my gut feeling is your gaskets arent sealing well and your carb might still need to be cleaned more. i have a couple of carbs similar to your original off the B i can show you how i completly tear down a carb and clean it right then put it back together again so it works right. i might even have instructions i could email you.
1944johndeerel 2 years ago
i think thats coming lol
cubcadetpuller 2 years ago
hey man thats part of the fun of restoring and maintaining old stuff ingeneral. sometimes you just hit a nasty spot in the road and you start to sink into a little bit of a hole, but you'll dig your self out sooner or later and youll be happy you did. dont give up on the doodle bug. it will be worth it in the end.
1944johndeerel 2 years ago