Need some help..

[Eugene]

Whats good good numbers for the compression?

Take the compression readings dry. At least 5 crankshaft revolutions per cylinder per test on each cylinder - and using starter motor. Then add a tablespoon of engine oil on top of each cylinder and take the readings again. Record all readings. Post your readings.

A good reading would be 110 psi per cylinder, dry test. A reasonable satisfactory reading would be 105 psi, dry test, dead even, per cylinder.

Again, post the readings. Can't interpret without the readings. Lots of variables.

[Plowboy47]

Ok il post them soon as i have them thanks

[challenger]

Before you pull the plugs, make sure you blow all the crude out of the depression around the neck of each spark plug so it does not fall into the cylinders.

[Plowboy47]

Heres the numbers.... #1 closest to the radiator and ending at 4 closest to the back.. #1. 110psi. #2. 105psi. #3. 95psi. #4 115 psi

[Eugene]

Question. Was this the dry test? If so, the numbers are is the satisfactory range.

OK. Now to complete the engine tune up. Next step, valve tappet clearance, then ignition timing. Lastly carburetor.

[Plowboy47]

That was the dry test...

[offrink]

Sounds like a good reading. One step at a time and things will work themselves out.

[Plowboy47]

I got all new stuff ordered odered im checking the valves out today. I got a deal on the little tractor anyways i got room to spend money on it i didn give but $700 for it and it came with a belly mower all the cultivators a turning plow and another plow for the back and a disk turning plow.

[Boss Hog]

Clean the gas tank and fuel bowl , make sure you have a steady stream of gas flowing at the carburetor.

[Plowboy47]

Just wanna say thanks for all the input from everybody. I replaced the coil,points and condencer and rotary cap and button i been mowing with it all day today and the little cub is running like top....

[danovercash]

If you changed the governor, make sure that the engine is timed correctly.

[danovercash]

Don't throw that old carb away! If you don't want it, someone on here will, to repair or for parts.

[Plowboy47]

I have done rebuilt the old carb and installed a new idle tube may keep it for a spare