Will Olive Oil Fix my International B275?

Hello everyone,
Recently you may have seen that Lawrie managed to get Jeb to fire up after a long absence, but as ever, it doesn't idle well.
Lots of you commented with possible fixes, but there was one that stood out...
A video featuring, shot, and edited by Lawrie
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[@philthorpe4549]

Congratulations!! Great fix. Just a word to the wise, you won't believe how many people have been pulled under the back wheel by starting a tractor when stood next to it and it either turned out to be in gear already or the dodgy old gearbox meshed when the engine started... always sit yourself on it when starting. Lecture over :)

[@lloydpenfold486]

Not pressure, but vacuum is coming in the pipe from the butterfly to the diaphragm. This counteracts the big spring holding the rack open, the engine speed is regulated by the butterfly altering the vacuum made by the engine's suction (Its also called 'manifold depression'). Tickover is adjusted by a screw on the butterfly lever, holding it slightly open from fully closed. Opening the throttle lever destroys the vacuum so the big spring pushes the rack to the full delivery position until it all balances up at the new setting again. Well done.

[@DanielleWhite]

I have always loved the simplicity of working on that vintage of tractors. I grew up on a dairy farm in the US and being the eldest got the repair work once I reached double digit ages. We had Allis Chalmers models from the 1950s and 1960s which were often similar. My favorite story was gapping the conditioning rollers in a hay mower where the feeler gauge to use was a hacksaw blade.

[@oakfarmagricultural506]

God I love old tractors, my dexta is very similar to Jeb and I love how they can need such wonderful little tweaks and fixes like this, if something is built simply it can be fixed simply!

[@graemew7001]

I'm stunned by the fact that something so random has JEB running so sweetly, nice one Lawrie 👍

[@mikesmith-yc3os]

The person who made the comment to use olive oil is now an official legend well done who ever it was

[@MikeTagg-kg1so]

I just love the final start when it was hunting, you could see lawrie's mind ticking over thinking ok well it must be this instead, Then all of a sudden it was like "IM BACK" and the look of shock on lawries face hahaha also the driving in the field and giving it the beans and the front left wheel going mental haha lovely to hear it running as it should.

[@ja-bv3lq]

Thats's awesome, Lawrie! My Dad and I have been (over the last few years) working on a 1940 IH Farmall model A and a 1950 Ford 8n here in the US. We've had similar struggles trying to get them running and serviceable... but we did manage to do both!

[@thomaswilson5966]

Thanks 🙏 for always putting a smile on my face you're the man Lawrie May the steam be with you

[@waylandjennings4073]

Great job! I love to see old things run like new again! Awesome!

[@harrisongrant8558]

I'm so glad Jeb has seen some love recently, it's like a mini-What's Broken Now series. if I had to guess, it was probably cleaning that housing and the diaphragm that helped it the most; even a small amount of gunk and debris can really mess with the way an engine runs, as I found out with my small engines. Keeping that diaphragm lubricated and in good condition is very important on these tractors as that's apparently an important component of how these particular engines run. Well done Lawrie, I hope we see many good things in the future for Jeb and for you as well.

[@damonrobus-clarke533]

Fantastic- your absolute joy is infectious, just uplifting!!

[@tomicarr90]

I do love how enthusiastic you are when something works 😂 I'm very much the same 😅 awesome stuff

[@robinforrest7680]

Well done Mr Rose. Always a pleasure !

[@railnut21]

Another excellent LMM video Lawrie. Well done. Another working vehicle as well (*touches wood*). Looking forward to seeing the next vehicle to be restored to running (not working but running).

[@pauldenniss5230]

Top job, I started watching you train vids but I love the way you are increasing in competence every time😂

[@unclefranko2452]

Hi mate , good video, this reminds me of when I was an apprentice plant fitter .

[@hiscifi2986]

We had several IH tractors, Farmall A, 250, 275, 414 etc. Will look forward to seeing the steering renewed, track rod ends are usual culprit, but the whole steering box could be loose on the bolts that hold it in place. We changed the front axle Trunnion Pin on the 414, it put up a struggle as it was very bent, and had to be melted out with a torch. BTW, I think that cranked lever on the Diesel Pump is an enrichment device for cold starts, just unscrew for more fuel, then screw back in once it starts.

[@raybeattie985]

LoL..your reaction is hysterical..glad she is running well mate..good job!

[@RoyCousins]

I love it when a plan comes together...