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2N Gas/Carb Problem

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Dave in VT

01-09-2001 05:08:58




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When not in use, my 2N drips gas from the carb at the air intake. If I set a coffee can under it in the evening, it's half full the next day. Is that normal? To remedy the problem for now I shut off the gas valve at the sediment bowl but when I turn it back on it seems like it takes forever to get gas back to the carb. By pulling the breather hose off, putting my hand over the opening on the carb while pushing the starter, I create a vacumm, which helps, but I've still pulled the battery way down by the time I get it started Once the gas is there the tractor starts easily and runs great. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

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Bill Stanley(NC)

01-09-2001 07:13:25




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 Re: 2N Gas/Carb Problem in reply to Dave in VT, 01-09-2001 05:08:58  
Always turning the fuel shut off valve off when not in use is a good safety practice. On a gravity feed system any malfunction can drain the entire fuel tank. A cranking spark to a cupful of fuel on the floor will singe your eyebrows and the resultant fire will render a good tractor useless. Now it there is five gallons of fuel and fumes on the floor the boom will be heard two counties away. Not worth the risk.

<< takes forever to get gas back to the carb >>

Easy fix. Something is clogged up and should be fixed. With the carburetor drain fitting off fuel should flow like a bandit. If not loosen the carburetor inlet fitting. Turn fuel shutoff on and fuel should flow freely. If not clean the fitting. Work backwards towards the tank. Fuel should flow freely at each connection.

As a temporary expedient you might blow compressed air backwards from the carburetor inlet line connection at the carburetor to the fuel tank with fuel shutoff on reserve. This should dislodge the trash and allow fuel to flow. However the trash and probably water is still there. I like to turn the fuel system to reserve and draw fuel and trash from the bottom of the tank. Then I clean the glass sediment bowl at the shut off several times that day. When the sediment bowl is clean after an hours use most of the trash has been passed. You will probably be amazed at the amount of water and junk that accumulates in the glass bowl.

Bill Stanley(NC)

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Joel (SoCal 44's)

01-09-2001 06:03:22




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 Re: 2N Gas/Carb Problem in reply to Dave in VT, 01-09-2001 05:08:58  
Most people will shut off the fuel at the tank to avoid any problems such as yours. Hand over the carb... that's what the choke does. As far as the gas dripping, your fuel valve and seat inside the carb may be worn.. also check your float and float adjustment.

N's Away!!



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TimK

01-09-2001 06:51:49




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 Re: Re: 2N Gas/Carb Problem in reply to Joel (SoCal 44's), 01-09-2001 06:03:22  
Sounds to me like it's pretty much time for a carb cleaning and rebuild. Rebuild kits are available for about $25, and it's not a hard job. At that point you can check the fuel inlet screen and set the float so it does not overflow. You should however, get into the habit of shutting off the gas valve at night.



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