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cabinfourus 
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 Posted: 08 Jul 2025 at 8:39am |
Does it have the wrong carburetor on it? I have thought this from the start.
Can someone confirm the firing order for me, and the cylinder order starting from the fan?
Firing order 1342 Cylinder order from fan 1234
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cabinfourus
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Posted: 08 Jul 2025 at 8:45am |
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I did another leak down test and it was good. No air coming from anywhere at all. I used 100 psi.
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Posted: 08 Jul 2025 at 8:49am |
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I just ordered a capacitor for this thing. Who knows at this point.
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cabinfourus
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Posted: 08 Jul 2025 at 9:00am |
So, since the other day, this little tractor has not run at all. It would run for a few seconds, but act like it was running out of fuel and die. I pulled the carburetor back off and completely went through it. I even replaced the main jet with a new one. I think it is time to slow down, get back to basics, and see what I am missing.
When setting the timing, I put the number one cylinder to top dead center, and the mark on the crank pulley is at 6 o' clock position. I then adjust the distributor to where the points are starting to open on number one. I did notice the points are not contacting evenly. I plan to fix this today. After setting the timing, I set the points to .020. I OHM tested my plug wires and they are all good. I adjusted the carb main jet to one full turn out, and the air mixture to 1.5 turns out. I am waiting on new 295 spark plugs, and a capacitor for the points. I performed a leak down test, compression test, and checked the valve adjustment. All three were good. If this little tractor doesn't run this time, I plan to set it on fire. (j/k)
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cabinfourus
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Posted: 08 Jul 2025 at 9:06am |
Is the number one cylinder located just behind the radiator, or near the crank pulley?
Are the cylinders in a 1234 order starting from the radiator?
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JoeM(GA)
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Posted: 08 Jul 2025 at 11:07am |
first, that is a replacement aftermarket carb,
as for firing order-
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Allis Express North Georgia
41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's,
Ford 345C TLB
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cabinfourus
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Posted: 10 Jul 2025 at 2:17pm |
So it would seem, someone has wired it backwards. I will rewire it today, and post my results.
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cabinfourus
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Posted: 10 Jul 2025 at 4:53pm |
I want to update this thread, in case anyone else runs into this problem.
Someone had the timing out and the plugs wired backwards. Now, each time I pull the starter, she starts up and runs beautifully.
Thank you all for the help and info, and I promise you, I won't be working on anymore in the future. I will stick to cars. lol
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Lynn Marshall
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Posted: 10 Jul 2025 at 6:21pm |
John, most cars have engines too and they can all have their own set of issues to make them run properly. After going through the Allis engine,I think you can now appreciate the simplicity of their design and if you had to do it again, it would be much easier to diagnose an get running. Remember the Allis edict,KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! Glad you got her going. 
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 10 Jul 2025 at 6:27pm |
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Each company has their own timing and cylinder order - fire... 1243, or 1324 are common.. Dont feel bad.... its easy once you know WHAT your working on !!
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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