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I think this points in the same direction, Tim. If the fuel flow is restricted (by rust, gum, or other foreign matter), engine speed will be difficult to control; the governor is going to open up to allow more fuel to flow so that engine speed will increase to the speed at which the governor is set. That would account for the high rev's. Once the fuel flow becomes insufficient to keep the engine running, it will (of course) stall. I also believe that Mark-UK is right on target when he recommends a tank cleaner/sealer kit. (Especially the sealer aspect of it; once you have cleaned the tank, the sealer will prevent new rust from forming.) One of the other forums on this site featured the following posting a few months back: "I soaked my gas tank with 3 gallons of vinegar, then flushed it, then two gallons of muriatic acid plus equal water, flushed that as per instructions. (I could not swab the tank, as it has baffles...) I now have a new tank shiny-nickel clean! A lot easier than taking off and putting back plus cleaning..." The E27N fuel tank is small enough and easy enough to access that you may want to remove it to ensure thorough cleaning. Good luck, and let us know how you make out. --- Maine Fordson
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