Well, For Darn!

Used it last year on oats and it never missed a beat. Was running fine when I shut it off last year.

When I started getting it ready this year, it popped right off; not a problem in the world.

Now today, the stinker doesn't want to stay running. Will run for 5 to 10 minutes at idle then die. If I increase the rpms, it will die within just a couple, three minutes.

If I go back up on the engine and pump up the manual fuel pump, it will start right back up again.

Changed the fuel filter and checked/cleaned the sediment bowl and screen. Same thing; just won't keep running.

'Spose I have a hose collapsing internally or something? Really don't wanna think about that injector pump. :>(

Allan

That's what I'm afraid of.

I'm doing the "human" deviation thing here first, just hoping by some miricle it will be something else. :>)

Whadda think? Pull that little timing cover and look at the fuel?

Allan

Start it up with the fitting still removed, and see if it will keep running.

(DON'T let it catch fire!)

Thanks, Bud.

Allan

This is my 3rd F/F2 and they have all had just one fuel filter.

Allan

Dunno, guess it's either in that return line, collapsing fuel line or the darned pump flex waffer. :>(

Allan

You have already done the things that I would have by checking the fuel tank and filter.

Are the fuel lines metal or rubber from the tank to the filter then from the filter to the injection pump.

I dont know how much suction pressure the pump has on the fuel lines but you mave a fuel line thats restricted from flow.

Might take air pressure before the filter and after the filter and see if anything comes out when you blow the air through the fuel lines.

Might do it on both feed and return lines.

Went to town first thing yesterday morning and bought all the repairs I'd need to overhaul that pump.

Got out to the farm and started fooling with the old rascal. Before I opened it up, tried it again and the thing ran for three hours straight without a hitch, so I’m thinking I've dodged the bullet.

Then left it set until 8 last night; tried it again and we're right back where we started; sporadically dieing now and again.

Did notice that I don't have to pump up the manual pump after it dies. Just hit the crank and she's off and running again.

Will try again today. :>(

Allan