This old girl acts like she is running out of fuel. Shut her off and let set for 5 or 10 minutes she starts right up but again runs out of fuel in a few minutes. Installed a John Deere pickup pump and new filter still doing same thing. I don't think I could have trapped air or need an injection pump? Any ideas and thanks in advance.
There is a strainer on the end of the supply tube in the fuel tank.
Do I have to drain the tank to get to it? Thanks
So maybe their is a pickup tube under the step plate?
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Thanks Dave that is exactly how it is acting. Dirty strainer runs out of fuel let it sit and fuel tries to return. I will be on that tomorrow and let you know what I find. Good thinking Dave
Dave that strainer was covered in sludge. She is running like a top, more power than she has had in a long time. I will try to post a picture and thanks again.
Holy frak …thats plugged. How large is the drain in the tank to help flush that crap out ?
I don't know Dave I just had a total knee replacement 5 weeks ago and it was about all I could do to get these couple little jobs done. I am anal about clean fuel and fuel cans and have owned it since 2007. How it was treated before I got I have no idea. I also like to keep em full so I will run it down a bit and then try to flush the tank when I am feeling a little better. That is really a fine screen on that strainer. I think I will add some Lucas fuel injector cleaner tomorrow. That strainer works because there was really no dirt in the glass bowl fuel filter to speak of. I am delighted she is fixed and will let you know how much dirt I get out of the tank when I flush it. Thanks again for taking the time to help me.
No worries ,good to hear you’re up and about. I guess after 18+ years the strainers not too bad.