Hi all. I have a problem with the 22 in that I have to fiddle-$%^# around trying to get it to start. I crank and crank trying to start her up and nothin'. When I finally get the bugger started she seems to run fine. Should I be drying out the carb on shut down, or whats the deal?
Thanks in advance for the help!

My guess is its the spark, there is a reason they took those big ugly CT-4 mags off and replaced them

Thanx Willie, I was leanin' towards the carb, but couldn't figure what was causing it. What did they commonly use as a replacement?

The 22 is one of the easier starting tractos.
To start you need three things, some fuel, some compression and then above all else you need good hot spark. Those orginal eiseman mags only make a little spark when they are in good shape, take a way some condition and they arn't worth a far- , I use a fairbanks model k to replace them for the tractors I want to run, and save the eiseman for show.
There are other good modern mags to use, or rebuild the orginal with modern parts including a much hotter coil, I have used the coil from a american bosch to rebuild the eiseman and this makes them a real hot mag
I use this tractor to pull my bee gee pan and it gets a work out and has never failed yet.
Correct timing is also important for good starts too, also might add that I only use autolite plugs because the rest are worthless in old engines with todays 4.00 gas. Need more help please call me 716-761-6447.

Some mag options:

American Bosch MJB4A102 (with IC408V14 coupling & NY219 extension}

Fairbanks Morse K4A36

Wico SPXH-184

I also recommend running the carb out of gas and letting it die with a dry carb. This crap we have for gas now causess some serious problems from time to time if allowed to set for very long. That is what I do with mine.

Thanx for the input so far, guys! Does sparkplugs.com have a crossover for the Champion W14? to an Autolite, or other? I know its got a fatter base than most plugs.

Use a Autolite 3076 to replace the W14

Thanx again all! Now I have somethin' to do on a sunny Sunday!