A week ago I posted that I was using my tractor and had it idling while loading some logs into the loader bucket. It began to sputter and then it died. I still cannot get it to run. Here is what I've done so far. All this is done "in the field" since the tractor is on undeveloped land we own about 1o minutes from our house.1. I added more gas. I had originally thought it ran out of gas. Didn't help.
2. I changed the spark plugs since Dell felt that I had flooded the engine and coated the spark plugs. Didn't help.
3. I pulled the carburetor and disassembled and gave it an aggressive spraying with carb cleaner. I tried cleaning the fuel filter screen at the carb...but mine doesn't have one! The brass float was light and with shaking did not feel like it was full of any fuel (i.e, had a leak). Reassembled and installed. Didn't help.
4. I replaced the ignition switch. Didn't help.
5. I tried starting with the air cleaner detached in case the air filter was clogged. Didn't help. (Oil bath cleaned and new oil added).
6. I took the battery to Autozone and had it checked on their load tester. A little under charged (from the cranking) but once charged it passed the test.
7. Sediment bowl cleaned out. Sediment bowl screen cleaned. Didn't help. I should note that the starter cranks freely and the oil pressure guage does start to blip up to about 10 psi with cranking. I haven't done any testing of the coil, wires, Pertronix (yes, I have the points and condensor ready to put back in when I get a chance!). Any areas I am missing? I think I have to turn to the ignition system since this is the one area I haven't really had a chance to tackle. This tractor has been in great working order. It is a 12volt conversion (Delco 10si, diode method). Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks, Paul
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