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Correct, the button is wired wrong. Remove the button switch wire from the ignition switch and ground it. You should be good to go.
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I know you have a fire extinguisher handy.
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That’s why I was asking because Yes, I have been zapped before.
On one one of my tractors, I took the - side off the battery got the shi* knocked out of me and the tractor kept running. Finally ended up choking it to death
On one one of my tractors, I took the - side off the battery got the shi* knocked out of me and the tractor kept running. Finally ended up choking it to death
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As MixerMan mentioned, I pulled the wire off as he showed above, grounded it and starter turned over. Fiddling around I noticed if the side of the push button touched the hole it goes in just right, it would turn the starter too. Ok have to fix that.
I was able to get the ol girl running and shut it did shut off with the key. Then the engine flooded and would not start. I noticed the glass bowl was completely full, I could hear gas dripping inside. Time to take carb off and clean it using my 10 quart ultrasonic cleaner. Maybe buy a carb rebuild kit. I think I will replace fuel pump while I’m at it too.
Thank you so much for all the help.
Other good news today, my sister who lives in OH picked up 4 5x8 rims close to her and is delivering them to me in Pittsburgh when I’m down there this weekend. Now I just need to buy 2 more rims, and six tires. Also sold the tractor today that I wanted to sell to pay for the truck. Even Steven there. What a difference one day can make.
Thanks again guys.
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The engine is a 215 with Holley carb.
MACS has a rebuild kit listed for a 1952-1959 Holley 1bbl 6 cylinder 215 and 223. I think this is the right one. Anyone know what bbl is?
MACS has a rebuild kit listed for a 1952-1959 Holley 1bbl 6 cylinder 215 and 223. I think this is the right one. Anyone know what bbl is?
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Bbl is the abbreviation for barrel. A barrel of oil equals 42 gallons (not to be confused with a 55 gallon drum). In this case it's a colloquialism for the throat of a carburetor.
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