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See adjusting throttle governor...

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Read through entire article and first determine how far out of adjustment, stuck, or worn out the governor is. If not stuck or worn out, try adjusting.

Be careful after first start. Be prepared to shut it down immediately if it runs away. Not likely, but it can happen if some gross mistake is made.

There seems to be plenty of information available online - the wiring is relatively simple and basic, though the 6 volt version with a 4-wire regulator is a little more complex. The 12 volt conversion with a single wire alternator could hardly be simpler. It seems the ignition is by magneto. Apart from the stop control these units are self contained and if the engine has a good cranking speed and the magneto (and engine) is in good order the engine should start. The magneto is usually reliable with just the contact breaker points needing periodic attention. When the magneto fails it is a task for a specialist to sort out as a rewind is often needed...

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What question will you have about your tractor?

Vapor lock? Fuel filter?

http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/tractor-brands/ih/ih-tractors.html list of model numbers and years fo ih .

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Check the pressure regulator in the pump

Look at the plug gap to see if it's correct

any local diesel specialist shop will have the tools and equipment to do the job

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You should be able to pull the whole distributor out by taking one bolt out that holds a Y bracket on that holds the distributor down. Make sure you mark the distributor and the engine before you pull it out. Also mark the rotor. Once you get it out, you will be able to determine if the shaft is broken. Hold the gear and try to spin the rotor. If the shaft is broken, you will probably need a new distributor. Seems strange that the shaft would bust, but I guess anything is possible.

Change The Fuel Filter !! Also Could Be (replace the ICM) ($24 for an improved unit)

Exactly what type of information are you needing?

seizing king pins thrust bearings

go to farmall site ot to a tractor parts repair shop with your numbers Farmall tractors by model Farmall Tractor Serial Number Guide

drain the water out of the carby bowl clean out the main jet

Sorry we do not have parts catalogs here.

take a plug out connect the HT lead to it and ground the body to see if there is a spark spark ok go to carby no spark look at ignition switch , wiring coil , distributor , points , condenser carby , -drain the fuel from the bowl and clean out the main jet check for fuel from the needle and seat, check that the tap is passing fuel and not corroded inside and the fuel lines are not blocked

Turn Counter clockwise to loosen for more slack. You need about .005 to .008" slack if to tight you will break your new cylinder.