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JD420, no gas getting to plugs..

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harry limings

09-20-2001 20:09:59




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I pulled my 420-w out of the shop and let it idle for a while. After a few minutes it suddenly died, like it ran out of gas. I got to checking around and noticed that the sediment bulb had alot of crap in it. I cleaned that out only to discover that the gas tank had some twigs, sticks, paint paddle, two rubber gaskets and a metal insert from an old gas cap, in the bottom. After i cleaned that up, i removed the carb and took it apart and gave it a thorough cleaning. I put it back on and it fired up and ran for about 15 seconds and died again. I've had the carb off and on at least four times trying to find a piece of dirt or something. Each time I try to start it, after going through the carb, I check the plugs and they are always dry. I've got good spark on the plugs but gas is not getting there. It seems like when the carb fills with gas, the float shuts it off, but none of the gas ever gets sucked into the intake. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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Harry

09-22-2001 06:55:28




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 Re: JD420, no gas getting to plugs.. in reply to harry limings, 09-20-2001 20:09:59  
The tractor is running. The screen in the elbow that connects the fuel line was 50% blocked. The tube that the fast idle jet screws into was completely clogged on the outside with a rusty silt and the screen in the sediment bulb is gone. You never know what you're getting when you get an old tractor..Thanks to all who replied..Harry



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Clooney

09-21-2001 14:49:28




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 Re: JD420, no gas getting to plugs.. in reply to harry limings, 09-20-2001 20:09:59  
Harry, pull the drain plug from the bottom of the carb & see if you get a solid stream of gasoline for 30 seconds, if not check the little elbow where the fuel line attaches to the carb as there is a little strainer attached to it inside the carb.



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gary

09-21-2001 14:24:13




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 Re: JD420, no gas getting to plugs.. in reply to harry limings, 09-20-2001 20:09:59  
If you had that much junk in the tank chances are you still have junk in the tank.It doesn't take much to plug the screen in the sediment bowl



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L.C.

09-20-2001 20:41:07




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 Re: JD420, no gas getting to plugs.. in reply to harry limings, 09-20-2001 20:09:59  
My basic approach would be start at the gas tank and work sequentially toward the carb, disconnecting each fitting and making sure you have good gas flow at each connection. Of course, do this in a well-ventilated area away from sparks or open flame.

I'd make sure the screen in the sediment bowl was clear, then I'd make sure the fuel line from the sediment bowl to the carb is clear. It sounds like you've checked the carb for obstructions. I assume the float is moving freely and isn't sticking in the closed position.

Let us know what you find.

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