Old tractors sitting.

[collector121]

I have a few old tractors that I got from my grandfather. One is a JD 110 that has been sitting for I know at least 15 years. What should I do to clean the gas tank, carb and fuel lines out. Also, I am worried about when I start cranking this thing that it will lock up. I have changed the oil and it spins freely. Any thoughts?? Thanks.

 

[Thomas]

It wouldn't hurt clean fuel system as you said.

Also check for bad wires etc.

Could remove spark plug than short cranks.

 

[ToadHill]

I'd also squirt a bit of oil in each cylinder and turn it over with the plugs out to get some lub on the cylinder walls and the rings.

 

[2manyrocks]

Toadhill is correct about the major worry. Sometimes the rings get seized in place and making sure they are free is something you want to do.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Shoot some tranny fluid into the spark plug holes.

Does it have old fuel in it? If so, you may be looking at a total re-build of the fuel system. You may get lucky and only need a little carb spray.