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Posted by Bruce Simmons on July 28, 2000 at 03:58:11 from (216.179.5.98):
My F20 had been running OK, but had become harder and harder to start. Finally died. Will not even pop. Checked spark, found it weak. Replaced points, condenser, coil, plugs. Checked carb and re adjusted. Adjusted valve lash .018. Checked fuel flow. Good flow to carb, but no gas getting to cylinders. Discovered that there is no vaccuum. There's a leak somewhere, right? But I can't find it. This tractor was running fine, so whatever happened, happened quick. As a non-mechanic, I've about run out of ideas. Can anyone out there help? By the way, did compression check. #1 72 lb., #2, 70 lb., #3 66 lb #4, 72. Is this high enough? Seems pretty even.
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