I got a new, to me, 104 I want to turn into a puller

secretmatt123 · #1 07-28-2013, 02:00 PM

I got a 104 and she runs but not the best. I've cleaned the carb twice and still she wants to pitter patter. I can drive it but it eventually cuts out on me. What are some suggestions you guys have? Thanks and for those of you who read about my 149. I got her running good and haven't tinkered with her since. I am going full restoration on the 149. That project follows this one.

Yosemite Sam · #2 07-29-2013, 04:17 AM

IMHO 98% of all carburetor problems are electrical.

Try cleaning the points and setting the timing.

jeepchicken5000 · #3 07-29-2013, 06:52 AM

I've thought carb problems on one tractor ended up being a burnt valve and bad head gasket

sawdustdad · #4 07-29-2013, 08:02 AM

If it drives and eventually quits, it sounds more like a fuel restriction. There is (usually) a screen on the inside of the fuel tank's cutoff valve. Unscrew that and remove it. See if it's plugging up. You can check quickly--next time it quits, remove the fuel line at the carb and check for good flow. should be a strong steady stream, not just a trickle.

secretmatt123 · #5 07-29-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sawdustdad

If it drives and eventually quits, it sounds more like a fuel restriction. There is (usually) a screen on the inside of the fuel tank's cutoff valve. Unscrew that and remove it. See if it's plugging up. You can check quickly--next time it quits, remove the fuel line at the carb and check for good flow. should be a strong steady stream, not just a trickle.

i doenst have a shutoff but i pulled the head and it had build-up between the cylinder and the valves so i gently scraped (taking caution not to scratch the head) as much as i can could that be the issue?

cubs-n-bxrs · #6 07-29-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by secretmatt123

I got a 104 and she runs but not the best. I've cleaned the carb twice and still she wants to pitter patter. I can drive it but it eventually cuts out on me. What are some suggestions you guys have? Thanks and for those of you who read about my 149. I got her running good and haven't tinkered with her since. I am going full restoration on the 149. That project follows this one.

As Yosemite Sam stated usually electrical. Try changing coil and condensor. My 125 would mow for 15-20 minutes and die. Turned out being the coil and I changed the cond. as well.

secretmatt123 · #7 07-29-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cubs-n-bxrs

As Yosemite Sam stated usually electrical. Try changing coil and condensor. My 125 would mow for 15-20 minutes and die. Turned out being the coil and I changed the cond. as well.

where do i get them? and do you know where i could get a carb rebuild kit? thanks- Matt

cubs-n-bxrs · #8 07-29-2013, 07:28 PM

Any small engine shop should have what you need. I usually get my stuff at my local Napa. Make sure if you buy a coil to get one with an internal resistor. Napa has small engine catalogs and you should be able to get a carb kit as well.

secretmatt123 · #9 07-29-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cubs-n-bxrs

Any small engine shop should have what you need. I usually get my stuff at my local Napa. Make sure if you buy a coil to get one with an internal resistor. Napa has small engine catalogs and you should be able to get a carb kit as well.

thanks i will give them a call sometime in the near future