Allis Chalmers WD

Golden · Dec 11, 2009

Been struggling with my WD; starts ok, runs/works for about 15 minutes, then dies. Will start again after sitting a while. Replaced plugs, wires, had the carb rebuilt, replaced magneto, problem still persists. Latest advice from "experts" is must be a fuel problem, check the gas tank. There is some rust sediment in the bulb and tiny flecks in the tank, could that be my problem?

Jeff Z. · Dec 11, 2009

That could be it. Clean the tank good. When you have the sediment bowl assembly out of the gas tank check the inlet to it for debris.
The small inlet sometimes get plugged and slows the flow of fuel into the bowl.

El Toro · Dec 11, 2009

Remove the gas line at the carburetor and see if there's a full stream of gas. Use a clean container to catch the gas. Look inside the gas tank with a good flashlight to see if there's a lot of rust. It may be blocking the fuel outlet in the tank. You may need to have a tank liner installed. Hal

JMS/.MN · Dec 11, 2009

When you have the sediment bulb assembly out, fit it with a plastic tube that sticks up into the tank bout an inch. Keeps the bottom feeders from sliding across the hole and in.

Golden · Dec 11, 2009

Thanks much, will give it a go.

Golden · Dec 11, 2009

Great idea, thanks.

Golden · Dec 11, 2009

thanks, will do

Golden · Dec 11, 2009

cleaning the tank won't do it? Someone suggested hitting the gas tank with a power washer to get rid of the rust issue.......

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