[AT] OT - JD STX38 fuel problems

[jfgrant]

Mike, not to be "smart" but does the fuel filter have a direction arrow for
the right direction of fuel flow? Some will only work in one direction??? Is
the filter you have one of those? Try reversing it and check the flow
quantity before rehooking to the carb.  JG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike S Meulenberg" <msm10301 at juno.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 12:46 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] OT - JD STX38 fuel problems


> OK, here's what I've done so far, and still the problem persists:
> - removed the tank, and flushed it several times to be sure it's clean.
> The first time I did it, I found a piece of
>    leaf that I was sure was causing the problem.
> - replaced the fuel line and filter, and blew everything out with
> compressed air.
> - after the occurrence tonight, I pulled the fuel line just before the
> filter, fuel flow was fine.
> - it seems like the engine/carburetor doesn't have enough pull to suck
> the gas through the fuel filter.
> Any ideas??
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
> On Mon, 17 May 2004 21:01:44 -0700 "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net> writes:
> > Mike:
> >
> > There is a possibility that there is some junk in the tank that is
> > partially
> > blocking the fuel line prior to the filter. One way to check this
> > out is to
> > blow air pressure backwards through the fuel line towards the tank
> > prior to
> > the fuel filter. That will clean it out temporarily but if you have
> > junk in
> > the tank it will eventually plug again. But if blowing the line
> > clean
> > changes how long it runs then you have a pretty good indicator you
> > have a
> > dirty gas tank. Could be a plugged cap as John mentions or could be
> > a
> > collapsed or crimped fuel line, but I'm betting on junk in the tank.
> >
> >
> > Dean A. Van Peursem
> > Snohomish, WA 98290
> >
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike S
> > Meulenberg
> > Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 8:36 PM
> > To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > Subject: [AT] OT - JD STX38 fuel problems
> >
> > Hi All,
> > I recently bought a little JD STX38 to cut my lawn. I have a problem
> > with
> > it running out of fuel in the fuel line even though the tank is
> > full. I
> > replaced the fuel filter after I bought the tractor, and after that
> > it
> > would run out of fuel after 5-10 minutes of mowing. I thought I
> > solved
> > the problem by filling the filter with fuel, thinking it was like a
> > vapor
> > lock. I mowed a couple times after that with no trouble. Now tonight
> > the
> > problem reared it's head again. The filter is dry as can be, and the
> > gas
> > only dribbles into the filter. Any thoughts as to what might be
> > going on
> > would be appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Mike
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