[Ford-ferguson] Problem with 601 Workmaster

[David Bruce]

Another thing to check.
Look in the gas tank for some crud blocking the outlet.  I had a similar 
problem with a diesel and upon draining and removing the fuel tank I 
found a small ball of "crud" blocking the outlet.  Older fuel tanks are 
also prone to a buildup of rust, "varnish" and other junk.  If the build 
up is floating in the gas it will eventually be pulled to the outlet.
Also check to be sure that the vent in the gas cap isn't clogged.  If it 
is, the tank will eventually pull a vacuum and prevent the gas from 
coming out. BTDT on a small boat motor <g>.  The vent issue is simple to 
check and not so hard to fix.
David
NW NC

Jack Massimino wrote:
> Hi all,  I have been on the list for a few months and have enjoyed 
> reading everything on here so far.  I am new to having one of the 
> types of tractor.  I purchased this in December of 05.  Now to my 
> problem.  When I got the tractor it ran great.  Then at the beginning 
> of June I was out brush hogging one of my fields and it started 
> running real rough and was acting like it was running out of gas.  I 
> checked the tank and it seemed fine.  I got it back to the barn just 
> barely and shut it down so I could go look at my manuals.  About an 
> hour later I started it back up and it ran great again.  After it 
> warmed up it again started acting up.  I checked the filter and it 
> seemed clean but I replaced it anyway and then I took the drain out of 
> the carb and made sure it was running gas out and no dirt.  It all 
> looked good.  I called the local tractor place that I bought it from 
> and they came and got it.  I was told it was the carb and needed to be 
> rebuilt.  They did and brought it back.  It did exactly the same thing 
> so back they came and back to the shop.  I was told that the guy who 
> rebuilt it didn't do it right and the head guy re-did it.  No charge 
> this time as it should be.  They even took it out and did some brush 
> hogging at their place for about an hour.  It was running great.  I 
> got it back and was able to hog my field and did so twice so far.  Now 
> today, I went out to do some hogging and it started doing the same 
> thing after it got a little warm.  I am at a loss.  I know almost 
> nothing about Fords and am at a loss as to where to go from here.  Any 
> help will be very greatly appreciated.
>
> Jack in Michigan
>
>
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