1882 carb

[kbrothers]

My 1882 snow duty tractor sat out covered with a tarp for a week or two Has been down to zero most of that time This afternoon is about 32 Had to use starting fluid twice to start it was turning over great as I kept battery maitainer on it Shold I be looking for a fuel pump Thanks Ken in Pa

[Jlaws]

Ken , did it continue to run after you started it with starter fluid , or did it die?
If it won't stay running , could be a weak fuel pump , could be moisture (ice) in the carb , or fuel filter, or fuel lines .

[kbrothers]

Jesse it stayed running so I guess I'll check the filter and fuel lines Gas is pretty fresh Thanks Ken in Pa

[BillHouk]

You might want to try using WD-40 insted of starting fluid. It'll start you're engine plus lube the upper cylinder at the same time. I myself no longer have a use for starting fluid.

[kbrothers]

Bill I'll give it a " shot " next time Thanks

[wdeturck]

WD-40 hasn't been flammable for quite a few years and if you aren't getting fuel through the carb it won't start . I haven't used WD-40 since that happen.

[mgonitzke]

WD-40 hasn't been flammable for quite a few years

I find that extremely hard to believe...I've quite recently seen it used to torch wasp nests...