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D-17 Hard starting

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Topic: D-17 Hard starting

Posted By: Neal (scMN)
Subject: D-17 Hard starting
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 11:10pm

My D-17 series 3 will not start if it sits out in the rain. It seems to get wet very easy. Is there something I can spray of the distributor cap? Or is the problem elsewhere? If it won't start and it has stopped raining I can remove the distributor cap and let it sit open for about 1/2 hour and then put it back on and get it started. My daughters wedding is coming up and I am pulling the wedding party around town on a hay ride and don't want to be delay if it won't start.

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Posted By: Eldon (WA)
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 11:27pm

Hey Neal....long time no hear from ya! I'd try the obvious first....new distributor cap. If that don't work, park it in the garage and leave the car out in the rain LOL! Congrats on the new SIL!

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Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 11:31pm

Its possible you have a cracked distributor cap. A new one could solve the problem. However, in the past I have used WD40 inside a distributor cap to get an old Ford pick up going after a heavy rain.

Posted By: Jeff Z. NY
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 11:39pm

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Posted By: gcalent
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2010 at 7:25am

I would replace the cap, also I don`t know the condition of your wires. The cover on the plug wires will break down over time and bleed voltage because moisture will get through. I would replace the wires unless you know for sure they are in good condition. I leave my D17 outside in the rain at times and don`t have a starting problem. When you pull the cap up when it won`t start do you actualy see moisture inside, if so the cap may be all you need.

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Posted By: Matt MN
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2010 at 7:47am

Yes I believe it is time for a tune-up. I would do points and condensor and cap and wires Maybe even plugs.

You dont want a dead tractor on the BIG day!!

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