[fanboy0199]

I just pulled my 212 out of storage to get it ready for my local steam show. it ran fine when i put it away. here is a video... it also has been kicking back

 

[mikgran]

When I had a similar issue with my 210 it turned out to a wire going to the coil + side was making contact with the engine tin, causing it to ground out.
I’d check the coil, condenser, and points. Good luck.

 

[fanboy0199]

i just checked the spark. spark is consistant and good. would a head gasket cause these issues? it is blowing smoke from under the tins. it idles fine but acts up when i rev it.

 

[mikgran]

The tins should come off without much trouble. I’d check around the head gasket area for oil.
BTW, nice collection of equipment.:fing32:

 

[oldgibsonguy]

Valves.

 

[PA318Guy]

Maybe the compression release acting up. Definitely sounds like it's "releasing" compression when it shouldn't. Also could be head gasket!

 

[fanboy0199]

thanks everyone for the replys. here is what i have found... i cleaned and gaped the points. the points are only a year old. i was cranking it over and saw that the spark plug wire by the boot on the coil was sparking to the frame of the tractor. i figured that was what was wrong so i changed the wire. it did stop sparking but did not solve the issue. so i gave up for a little while and worked on some other stuff. i thought i heard my neighbor watering his flowers. but glanced at the tractor and noticed my coil was smoking and leaking. i dissconnected the battery and it stopped. i checked the battery voltage and it was 18 volts!!. so my question is, would that be the source of my issues? like i stated before it ran great when i put it away. what else would i of hurt besides the coil. Thanks

 

[RussKish]

Well first first replace battery, then check coil both primary and secondary (resistance), possible short in coil. Finally then check charging circuit because you over charged the battery!