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140 sometimes runs rough

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 1:31 pm
by septemberfarm
Does anybody have a suggestion on what might be causing my 1967 IH 140 12 volt positive ground tractor to run great sometimes and then all of a sudden run lousy with no power and an occasional backfire. I just tuned it up , new cap, rotor ,and wires and rebuilt the carb. I also converted the ignition to an electronic ignition, but the problem still occurs.

Re: 140 sometimes runs rough

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 2:56 pm
by Boss Hog
It should be 12 volt neg. ground. Most likely an issue with trash in the carb. Is the tank clean ? and does it have a good fuel flow?

Re: 140 sometimes runs rough

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 4:58 pm
by septemberfarm
Thanks boss hog, Your right it is a negative ground, and I'll check the strainer on the tank and post the results.

Re: 140 sometimes runs rough

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 7:23 pm
by dgrapes59
Septemberfarm,

Welcome to the forum!