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Tune up sequence?

Postby cub.bub » Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:57 am

Thought I'd jump in and ask a question about proper tune up sequence, I've given it a lot of thought, only to become confused, which doesn't take much these days :?
So what would be the right sequence in tuning? I've rebuilt the carb now would I go to timing, valve lash, gov. to carb adjustment or does it make a difference? I'm thinking it would make a difference.
Thought I'd ask before I regretted my desire to tinkering. Presently she is starting good but advancing the throttle she searches for a few moments. I did notice after reading another post that my linkage could be rubbing by the carb.
Thanks for any help, Bruce.

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Re: Tune up sequence?

Postby John *.?-!.* cub owner » Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:55 am

Most of the things you have listed will not make a difference as to order, except I would leave the carb-governor linkage adjustment for last. Check the points before doing the timing, since the point adjustment affects the timing.
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Re: Tune up sequence?

Postby Jim Becker » Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:32 am

And if you removed the carberator to work on it, adjust the valves while the carb is still off the engine.

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Re: Tune up sequence?

Postby Eugene » Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:02 am

My sequence. Compression tests. Valve tappets. Ignition. Carburetor and governor linkage adjustment.
I have an excuse. CRS.

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Re: Tune up sequence?

Postby cub.bub » Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:53 am

Thanks guys for the help, I am guilty of OVER thinking sometimes, but have learned it ain't all bad...LOL
I will soon post my angle blade project on the 54A, I'm pleased with how it turned out, and if this winter is anything like last.....she'll get a workout.
Thanks again, Bruce.

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Re: Tune up sequence?

Postby Denny Clayton » Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:42 pm

cub.bub wrote:Thanks guys for the help, I am guilty of OVER thinking sometimes, but have learned it ain't all bad...LOL
I will soon post my angle blade project on the 54A, I'm pleased with how it turned out, and if this winter is anything like last.....she'll get a workout.
Thanks again, Bruce.

Bruce, I hope it gathers a lot of dust this winter. I had enough of last winter to last two years. :lol:
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cub.bub
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Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:07 am
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Tractors Owned: 55 cub, 54a blade, (2) woods L59 mower...Allis Chalmers CA
1965 International 140, 60" grader blade.
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Location: Northern Indiana

Re: Tune up sequence? Update

Postby cub.bub » Sat Nov 01, 2014 6:38 am

After the great information you guys shared with me I took advantage of a cold rainy Friday and tore into lil Susie.
Started with the distributor and bench set it (was a little scared) but with the reference points and your knowledge I am now a believer in this is the only way to go. Removed carb and linkage to adjust valves, they we're all a little loose by at least a full turn or so. I pulled plugs and cleaned and regaped (only a few months old), and put everything back together and fired her up. She ran a little better and then I tweaked the timing and carb to governor linkage....wow what a difference! She starts better idles down smooth and doesn't bog down when I move the touch control lever when cold.
All in all it was a fun project that made a big difference in performance, as I was cleaning up SNOW was blowing in from the North, so I,m thinking No DUST will be on the 54A blade this year Denny. :lol:
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Bruce. :thanx:


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