[AT] Fuel Issue

[John Hall]

I would start with a new hose and filter (be sure the flow direction of 
the filter is correct). Before even hooking up to the carb, turn the 
fuel on and let it flow freely into a suitable container. I'd let it run 
for a minute to be sure fuel flow is/is not the problem. Depending on 
this test then you know which way to go. If the tank has bad fuel, you 
may just get by with draining it. If not you'll have to pull it to wash 
it out. Could be anything from water in the fuel to rust in the tank to 
a chunk of something floating around in the tank and covering the 
opening. Also make sure the fuel cap in venting properly.

John Hall

On 10/11/2019 11:24 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote:
> My Farmall 2504 (Industrial version of 504) is giving me fuel problems. Acts like something is blocking fuel tank outlet, but it is not something I have been able to see. Cleaned settling bowl and had less than 1/32” if degree in it. Put it back and blew air backwards thru the line and it then runs fine. Had been setting a few months. Did similar thing last year. Would drive a little bit, and then start quitting every 30 feet or so. Jiggle the inline filter in the hose between tank and carb, and it starts and goes another 30 feet.
> Questions assuming something is in tank blocking outlet:
> 1: how do you get it out??
> 2: what do you do to treat the inside of the tank so this stops happening, generally at inopportune times??
>
> Thanks
> Dennis
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