Eric Rinehart
New User
I have an '85 John Deere 316 with the P218 18 hp engine. While mowing up hill this past weekend, the tractor just quit and would not refire. Just like it ran out of gas.
I inspected the fuel filter and found no gas present. I removed the fuel pump and opened it up. No apparent damage, so put it back together and reinstalled.
With the motor lower than the fuel tank, it will pump fuel and run, but the engine surges at all speeds. I checked the vacuum line and it seems to be functioning properly.
After this, I determined it must be the pump and installed a new one today. Same result and symptoms.
Is there something here I am missing that may seem obvious to someone else?
Thanks for your help.
Eric
I inspected the fuel filter and found no gas present. I removed the fuel pump and opened it up. No apparent damage, so put it back together and reinstalled.
With the motor lower than the fuel tank, it will pump fuel and run, but the engine surges at all speeds. I checked the vacuum line and it seems to be functioning properly.
After this, I determined it must be the pump and installed a new one today. Same result and symptoms.
Is there something here I am missing that may seem obvious to someone else?
Thanks for your help.
Eric
