I have a frustrating problem with my 1963 John Deere 2010. I and my mechanic thought we had a fuel starvation problem, but now, after bleeding the fuel line and taking the carburetor apart, still have the problem. Also, a few years ago, the tractor was running rough, and the mechanic found some pine needles in the line between the tank and sediment bowl.
Presently6 the tractor's performance is this: after a quick start and smooth running, within a few minutes the tractor starts misfiring (sounds like a vehicle would with the choke out). This will sometimes last a few seconds then run well, then rough again. Yesterday, however, it kept running rough for 2 minutes before it shut off. Sometimes it will stall out completely. I wait 10minutes and it starts right up, runs well then misfires and maybe stalls.
With the past history of a few years ago, I felt for sure it was a fuel blockage. Especially due to the fact I live on a hill with a 700 foot driveway, and the problem only presents when driving uphill, never downhill. While plowing during the last snowfall, however, the problem arose while going downhill also. I have very little perfectly level driveway, but the tractor will idle there indefinitely.
Question: Could the problem be due to the coil or other electrical components? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks, in advance, for your consideration,
Bob King
Presently6 the tractor's performance is this: after a quick start and smooth running, within a few minutes the tractor starts misfiring (sounds like a vehicle would with the choke out). This will sometimes last a few seconds then run well, then rough again. Yesterday, however, it kept running rough for 2 minutes before it shut off. Sometimes it will stall out completely. I wait 10minutes and it starts right up, runs well then misfires and maybe stalls.
With the past history of a few years ago, I felt for sure it was a fuel blockage. Especially due to the fact I live on a hill with a 700 foot driveway, and the problem only presents when driving uphill, never downhill. While plowing during the last snowfall, however, the problem arose while going downhill also. I have very little perfectly level driveway, but the tractor will idle there indefinitely.
Question: Could the problem be due to the coil or other electrical components? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks, in advance, for your consideration,
Bob King