Bruce Covey
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Replaced coil mid-2017 when it wouldn't re-start when hot ( new ignition kit also ). Fixed problem, ran fine rest of year. April 2018, after bush hogging for about 3 hours, started losing power. Within another 2
hours things really fell apart. Would almost die then catch and couldn't handle any load. Spent most of Summer working on it. I've got pretty low compression in the 70lb range, but it had the same readings in
2008 when I bought it. Used some MMO in the cylinders and ran it a few times. I do have a new fuel valve, line, and filter at the carb. New carb in 2008. Seems to run fine for about 10min ( I read some of Dell's
posts ) and then dies as if running out of gas. Not sure where gas tank vent is. No vent hole in my gas cap, but won't re-fire if I loosen cap. Have to wait about 1-2 hours and it pretty much starts right up. I've
checked fuel flow thru the carb w/ drain removed. Didn't do the 1-2min pint test, but it seems to be coming out pretty fast. Not really suspecting fuel flow at this point.
Could I be dealing with a coil yet again? I bought a $30 U.S. made coil last time. My 6v batt seems to be getting on the weak side ( 5yrs old ). Could a weak battery come into play? BTW... I did replace the ignition
switch a few weeks ago as well ( broke it removing the hood ).
As always, I appreciate any assistance.
hours things really fell apart. Would almost die then catch and couldn't handle any load. Spent most of Summer working on it. I've got pretty low compression in the 70lb range, but it had the same readings in
2008 when I bought it. Used some MMO in the cylinders and ran it a few times. I do have a new fuel valve, line, and filter at the carb. New carb in 2008. Seems to run fine for about 10min ( I read some of Dell's
posts ) and then dies as if running out of gas. Not sure where gas tank vent is. No vent hole in my gas cap, but won't re-fire if I loosen cap. Have to wait about 1-2 hours and it pretty much starts right up. I've
checked fuel flow thru the carb w/ drain removed. Didn't do the 1-2min pint test, but it seems to be coming out pretty fast. Not really suspecting fuel flow at this point.
Could I be dealing with a coil yet again? I bought a $30 U.S. made coil last time. My 6v batt seems to be getting on the weak side ( 5yrs old ). Could a weak battery come into play? BTW... I did replace the ignition
switch a few weeks ago as well ( broke it removing the hood ).
As always, I appreciate any assistance.