So after changing the starter and ring gears, failing to get it started, I checked the usual suspects.
Fuel pours out after the pancake filter
Sparkplug cleaned and dry.
Airfilter horrendously dirty, cleaned and removed.
At lunchtime I drove the 6 miles to my nearest Toolstation for some “Easystart” came back and tried it before the next online session started.
Put out a fire. Laughed and tried again.
So I pulled the cup off the bottom of the carburettor to find it pretty bad.
Wire brush and wipe out later, removing 28 years worth of crud and rust.
Reassembled, twice.
BECAUSE.
Then tried starting it again because that is what I do.
Failed again, possibly no fuel getting through.
No further fires.
But also a dry plug.
So I decided to walk away as it was getting dark, despite the lights in the carport.
Once back in the house a quick search showed that complete carburettors can be had for £11.99 delivered.
Seriously, even if I were working for minimum wage, my time and frustration, spent on a possible rebuild, just is not worth the effort.
So after speaking to a human I ordered a replacement part.
Tonight, on the way home I stopped at my local motorfactors to see if they had a battery to replace the very tired on that came with the tractor, in fact, they had two…… priced at £70.00
So I smiled and walked outside, ordered one online for less.
Battery is less than 24 hour delivery.
Unfortunately the spares shop is one down from the Fish and Chip shop.
The smell of freshly fried chips and vinegar permeates the air late afternoon……
So I promptly spent £2.40 of the savings made on the battery on a bag of chips to eat on the way home.
Friday night.
Waiting for the courier to get here with the V-Twin carburettor that @pauly sent over yesterday.
Maybe start to play with it tomorrow.
I know the FRANKENTRACTOR is missing a few bits.
Lets see what we can get done though.
Later.