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Barry Reid Stir

08-19-2002 12:30:36




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Good Afternoon. On the weekend a new problen has cropped up with my TEA-20. I have always turned off the gas shut-off valve when my Ferguson is not going to be run for a few days. Saturday morning when I turned on the fuel it dripped like mad from the carb.( Not Normal I dount think ) The tractor started great and when it was running the drip stopped, any suggestions?? Thanks again in advance?
PS: how hard is it to re-build the carb?

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Bill MacPherson

08-20-2002 15:38:31




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 Re: Carb dripping gas in reply to Barry Reid Stirling, Ontario, 08-19-2002 12:30:36  
Had my carb rebuilt by dealer last fall , tractor has more power and starts and runs a whole lot better . They have all the tools and know all the tricks , esp if you go to an old long time Massey dealer , like mine in Perth . Downside is it cost over $200.00 for kit and labour , in the longrun it was worth it---Bill



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Bill MacPherson

08-20-2002 15:38:12




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 Re: Carb dripping gas in reply to Barry Reid Stirling, Ontario, 08-19-2002 12:30:36  
Had my carb rebuilt by dealer last fall , tractor has more power and starts and runs a whole lot better . They have all the tools and know all the tricks , esp if you go to an old long time Massey dealer , like mine in Perth . Downside is it cost over $200.00 for kit and labour , in the longrun it was worth it---Bill



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Bill MacPherson

08-19-2002 17:15:27




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 Re: Carb dripping gas in reply to Barry Reid Stirling, Ontario, 08-19-2002 12:30:36  
It is a fact of life with these Fergies that they will leak gas from time to time . I'v dismantled the carb numerous times , even rebuilt it . Best way is to shut off fuel when done , good security too , someone tries to steal it , they won't get far . Bill from Port Elmsley



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Jim W

08-19-2002 12:40:03




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 Re: Carb dripping gas in reply to Barry Reid Stirling, Ontario, 08-19-2002 12:30:36  
Hi Barry,
I have encountered this exact problem. The float bowl gets full of crud, and when the float tries to lift the needle into the seat to close off the incoming fuel, a bit of dirt prevents it from closing completely. Fuel then flows by gravity until your tank is empty. Later you might use it and it won't leak. I am in the habit now of closing the shut-off valve all the time.
In my case once it actually rose (without the tractor running) until it went in through the intake valves, into the cylinder, and down past the rings into the oil. So then I had lots of oil, but no oil pressure.
Rebuilding the carb is not hard but give yourself some time. The main thing to watch is the gasket. I didn't opt for a new one but it would be the smart thing to do.
Regards,
Jim Wallace (Franktown)

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Jim W

08-19-2002 12:38:56




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 Re: Carb dripping gas in reply to Barry Reid Stirling, Ontario, 08-19-2002 12:30:36  
Hi Barry,
I have encountered this exact problem. The float bowl gets full of crud, and when the float tries to lift the needle into the seat to close off the incoming fuel, a bit of dirt prevents it from closing completely. Fuel then flows by gravity until your tank is empty. Later you might use it and it won't leak. I am in the habit now of closing the shut-off valve all the time.
In my case once it actually rose (without the tractor running) until it went in through the intake valves, into the cylinder, and down past the rings into the oil. So then I had lots of oil, but no oil pressure.
Rebuilding the carb is not hard but give yourself some time. The main thing to watch is the gasket. I didn't opt for a new one but it would be the smart thing to do.
Regards,
Jim Wallace (Franktown)

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Jim W

08-19-2002 12:38:49




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 Re: Carb dripping gas in reply to Barry Reid Stirling, Ontario, 08-19-2002 12:30:36  
Hi Barry,
I have encountered this exact problem. The float bowl gets full of crud, and when the float tries to lift the needle into the seat to close off the incoming fuel, a bit of dirt prevents it from closing completely. Fuel then flows by gravity until your tank is empty. Later you might use it and it won't leak. I am in the habit now of closing the shut-off valve all the time.
In my case once it actually rose (without the tractor running) until it went in through the intake valves, into the cylinder, and down past the rings into the oil. So then I had lots of oil, but no oil pressure.
Rebuilding the carb is not hard but give yourself some time. The main thing to watch is the gasket. I didn't opt for a new one but it would be the smart thing to do.
Regards,
Jim Wallace (Franktown)

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Jim W

08-19-2002 12:38:41




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 Re: Carb dripping gas in reply to Barry Reid Stirling, Ontario, 08-19-2002 12:30:36  
Hi Barry,
I have encountered this exact problem. The float bowl gets full of crud, and when the float tries to lift the needle into the seat to close off the incoming fuel, a bit of dirt prevents it from closing completely. Fuel then flows by gravity until your tank is empty. Later you might use it and it won't leak. I am in the habit now of closing the shut-off valve all the time.
In my case once it actually rose (without the tractor running) until it went in through the intake valves, into the cylinder, and down past the rings into the oil. So then I had lots of oil, but no oil pressure.
Rebuilding the carb is not hard but give yourself some time. The main thing to watch is the gasket. I didn't opt for a new one but it would be the smart thing to do.
Regards,
Jim Wallace (Franktown)

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Jim W

08-19-2002 12:43:29




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 Re: Re: Carb dripping gas in reply to Jim W, 08-19-2002 12:38:41  
I don't know how that happened!
Jim



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Barry Reid Stirling, Ontario

08-20-2002 04:58:27




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 Re: Re: Re: Carb dripping gas in reply to Jim W, 08-19-2002 12:43:29  
Hey guys thanks a bunch for the tips. I have always shut my fuel off after play time. Actually I shut the fuel off while the tractor is still running and let it plunck out ont its own. I would love to see your tractors oneday. thanks again



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