[AT] Tractor Question - 420 JD

[Cecil Bearden]

I had a tractor years ago that would die when turned hard right after 
pulling the plow out of the ground.  After several days of trying to 
find the problem, I took off the tank and dumped out a stick about 1inch 
wide and 3 inches long.  It would suck down over the fuel inlet.  If I 
work on a tank, I remove the fuel valve and put a short piece of metal 
tubing to stick into the tank about 3/4 of an inch.  I do not leave a 
screen in the tank or in the sediment bowl.  This is what inline fuel 
filters are made for.  This has saved me a lot of time over the years.

Cecil in OKla

Herbert Metz wrote:
> Gene
> I can relate to your story; only difference was our vehicle was a 1936
> Chevy. The wrench for loosening the line at the carb was kept under the
> front of the drivers seat. We were not as fast as you. 
> Herb
> 
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Gene Waugh Elgin, Illinois USA <gwaugh at wowway.com>
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>> Date: 8/8/2008 9:58:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [AT] Tractor Question - 420 JD
>>
>> Paul, the fuel aspect brings to mind an old---1937, I think---Chevy 
>> pickup I had when I lived in Denver in the 60s.  It had some crud 
>> (leaves) in the gas tank, and it would pretty frequently suck one over 
>> the tank outlet and starve the engine.  I got to where I could die at a 
>> stop light, jump out, pull the fuel line going into the carb, blow back, 
>> put back together and get going with the light---extreme case, but it 
>> sure was real.  Cleaning the tank took care of that problem.
>>
>> Gene
>>
>> Paul Waugh wrote:
>>> OK, one thing I have learned about this list is pay attention.  I have
> never 
>>> had the tank off. I feel that I have a good flow and get very little 
>>> sediment in the bowl. BUT, because of several replies, I will pull the
> tank. 
>>> First I will try the LP gas trick.
>>> OH, the first thing is pull it up a good hill, winch in onto the
> trailer, 
>>> and bring it home. Right now it is sitting in a 3 acre bottom ground
> that 
>>> has not been touched for years, mainly because of the hill.  This land,
> my 
>>> son just bought, no electric, nothing but a good hay field, and more
> than 
>>> several walnut trees, 12-24 in in diameter.
>>>
>>> Paul in IN
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
>>> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>>> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 5:21 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [AT] Tractor Question - 420 JD
>>>
>>>
>>>   
>>>> Paul are you sure you don't have fuel supply problems?  You need to
> check
>>>> your tank and fuel lines carefully.  Sometimes a piece of debris will
> hang
>>>> around the tank outlet.  The fuel flow will pull it down over the
> opening.
>>>> When you stop for a while it will float free.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck.  Those sorts of problems can run a guy crazy.
>>>>
>>>> Charlie
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