8n tractor hard to start

I just bought a 1947 ford 8n tractor. When I try to start it, it will fire and give a couple chugs, then die. When I try to restart, it will just turn over but not fire. If I leave it for a day and try again, the same thing happens. How do I troubleshoot?

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• Re: 8n tractor hard to start - Ed Gooding (VA) 06:04:46 05/18/25 (0)
• Re: 8n tractor hard to start - Farmer Brown 05:45:29 05/18/25 (0)

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