Part 1 here • yard sale John Deere, ... , in this video we try and fix what seems to be a long term problem on this john deere mower that came from a yard sale. lets see if we can figure out what caused it to flood over,
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@geltecmail6 жыл бұрын
LOL when the psi went to 9 on the new one. We all groaned too.
@rayjones32126 жыл бұрын
I believe that because you do as much trouble-shooting as you do is what has drawn me to your channel. Too much of the time many (so-called) techs will just replace parts rather than wonder "why this is happening in the first place!" So keep on doing what you do and you will continue to educate all who watch your channel. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
@davesendit13485 жыл бұрын
Ray Jones couldn’t have said it better myself
@paddle_shift4 жыл бұрын
Your comment explains exactly why I love his channel BUT also shows why a tech at a repair shop couldn't do this level of analysis. It would cost the customer $$$ to fix something that a $172 part would fix. The best tech with experience would generally know what causes this kind of problem and picks the right part (if available).
@bluepvp9003 жыл бұрын
Currently the ratio is 6300 to 93, almost 1.5% but slightly less than that - It isn't too hard for me to imagine 1 out of every hundred people I meet disliking the video, but to be fair, they are assholes.
@cwmaxfield20003 жыл бұрын
@@paddle_shift very true. Its nice to know why as a customer. Seems every machine has a built in issue. Got to wonder. Are they made to fail.
@alan6832 Жыл бұрын
If it floods while shut off, it shouldn't need any choke, and if the flooding is limited, it might even replace choke so that you can just live with it and use it instead of choke; though you would have to make sure that the flooding is limited.
@richardanderson68745 жыл бұрын
Found your channel by accident. Fascinating discussions, and the reason why good mechanics are worthy their weight in gold.
@retrogamer334 жыл бұрын
I've found a few good channels by accident: Mustie1, Nick Zammeti, Jacksepticeye and Pask Makes.
@randylane77046 жыл бұрын
I'm a retired Deputy Sheriff and love watching your videos. Better then any T.V. series. Keep up the great work. Guess I could learn from a great guy like you. I have been so sick with this Dementia since retiring, but would love to turn some wrenches and get the satisfaction of bring things back to life. God Bless
@thomascleavenger16385 жыл бұрын
Dementia, I'm 68 and retired 8 years ago when my wife died from cancer. I know exactly what you mean. I can't think straight anymore.
@tjj3005 жыл бұрын
Prayers for both of you. Dementia is a horrible thing to deal with. Hopefully it doesn't progress any farther for either of you.
@hester7816 жыл бұрын
I’ll never understand the people who give a dislike to your videos, keep up the great work man!
@jamieprice1265 жыл бұрын
they are the ones that get payed to fix your problem aka dealers and small engine repair shops
@cwmaxfield20003 жыл бұрын
So true. So many other sires cobble things together. No follow up. Because an engine runs. For how long. Mustie is thorough.
@dryroasted55993 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, John Deere mechanics!
@aleblanc35476 жыл бұрын
The worst problems are those that are 1) intermittent, 2) occur when there are two or more systems involved, and 3) having fixed the issue, you're not 100% positive that it was your work and not some self-resolving thing that caused the fix. Always, always fun hanging Mustie!!
@snorman19515 жыл бұрын
@@MsArishiaNishi You forgot the problems that occur only under certain conditions.
@ProlificInvention6 жыл бұрын
*Mustie1* Man, you're great. I watch every video like it's my favorite show on TV back in the day.
@robtstubbs5 жыл бұрын
In the mid '70's, I installed water injection kits on my tow truck, pickup, and personal vehicles and inline, pressure regulators. The regulator were about 3.5"X1.5"X.75" and they were adjustable. I got them from Custom Automotive in Dallas, an automotive performance supply company. I have no idea as to whether those things are still available, but with the net, it might be worth a try. I think they would solve you problem. I had one of the larger transmission companies in Dallas from 1969 to 1990. I am now in my mid eighties and I really enjoy your trouble shooting video's. You are very talented. I also do repairs on small engines, but it's kind of a hobby/pastime thing... not a job. Thank you for the videos.
@tomdale13136 жыл бұрын
i too enjoy your train of thought and subsequent ability to convey possible solutions, a real joy to watch each and every episode
@memery3016 жыл бұрын
From working on antique vehicles, tractors, mowers etc since the 60's the solid needle and seat was common on the older carbs. In the installation instructions that came with the kits along with in the factory manuals it stated that after cleaning the carb and seat the replacement needle would need to be mated to the seat to prevent fuel seepage. To do this it instructed you to place the needle into the seat place a flat punch on the back of the needle and hit it with a small hammer multiple times while rotating the needle between hits. This process mates the needle to the seat preventing fuel seapage.
@aserta6 жыл бұрын
Heh, oldest trick in the book with needles, always kind of afraid to do it. :)
@ckm-mkc6 жыл бұрын
Wonder if you could lap it like you do with valves...
@edkeck36295 жыл бұрын
Just a thought, a low pressure fuel regulator and a return line to the fuel tank. Might be cheaper. 9psi seams ridiculously high. A small block Chevy is only 5 to 7 psi.
@simonscott11215 жыл бұрын
@@ckm-mkc that's my thought
@fredsmith93805 жыл бұрын
@@simonscott1121 I think he did that in part 1 video but it didn't help
@rstephe6 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot about the the fuel system in this one. Nice work and thanks for taking the time to explain you thought process and each step.
@rickelkins4510 ай бұрын
Long video, but love the no quit McGyver approach going down swingin’ until something works. And I learned a little as currently suffering the gas flooding issue.
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan6 жыл бұрын
The fuel pressure is extreme for a small engine with a carburetor. I enjoyed the diagnosis investigation and would agree with your findings right down the line.
@bubbagreensmith71748 ай бұрын
This man is tenacious! Good job 👍
@ta65mail4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the pains of trying to troubleshoot this tractor and video at the same time. Glad the problem seemed to work out at the end.
@edt11x6 жыл бұрын
Success or failure, I always learn from you!
@gardenamateur5 жыл бұрын
Gotta hit "like" on this one (and part 1) because it is so honest and real. More power to you Mustie.
@LynnWrayDillard6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I have a dozen projects lined up for this Saturday morning. And your video has hindered my start. But it was worth it.
@kirkjohnson93536 жыл бұрын
This is MY story as well.
@TheVwgolfmk16 жыл бұрын
Hi from Nottingham UK I have learned so much from watching your videos. I enjoy every minute too. I also think a fuel shut off switch is the way to go on this one.
@jwiswall6 жыл бұрын
Release the Shmoo!!! I always thought you would appreciate Uncle B. Your channel is great, definitely learned a lot and has helped me with a few small engine repairs. Many thanks and keep up the great work!
@GeekInJeep5 жыл бұрын
Man, I like all of your videos, but I loved this one! You know so much about engines which is made apparent from your videos, but this helps ME feel a little more normal. I feel like this is the story of my life sometimes. Trying one thing after another chasing fixes and beating myself up for either not finding the fix or for taking so long to do it. I'm relieved to see someone so knowledgeable go through similar struggles. Please don't ever edit out the struggles.
@jaybats78655 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up Mustie......you’re a genius and thanks for allowing us to wrench with you love your channel!
@bringthethunder3746 жыл бұрын
Found a pressure washer on the side of the road. I feel like I'm about to make a will it run mustie1 video only not filming. Keep doing what your doing man we love your videos and the time you put into your work. There's no one like you mustie!!!🤘
@AdamsAdams-fc1ld5 жыл бұрын
I took small engine repair in high school and watching your videos makes me think of easier days, maybe I will start doing it again after I retire from my law enforcement job
@SaltyPO6 жыл бұрын
A real head scratcher! Great vid as always, love your channel!
@TheDaf95xf6 жыл бұрын
Your so clever Mustie 😊 Love watching your fixing videos 👍🏻🏴
@iposttube6 жыл бұрын
my hats off to Mustie1 awesome troubleshooter, mechanic, fabricator, builder, person, etc. Thanks for the vids!!
@robertheinkel62256 жыл бұрын
Years ago our local bank called to see if I could fix their small street sweeper. They said it was flooded. It had a two cylinder Onan engine. Their definition of flooded was slightly different from mine. It was under six feet of flood water. I changed all the fluids and it ran fine. While delivering it, they asked me to check out their generator. It was powered by a 300 CI Ford engine, also under that six feet of water. They had changed the oil but it was liquid locked. Pulled the plugs and turned it over. It shot oily water all the car next to it. Dried out the plugs, reinstalled them and it started right up. Unfortunately, most of the oil had floated up into the overhead exhaust system, which started smoking, setting off the fire alarm. Never a dull day as a mechanic!
@jimdavis68332 жыл бұрын
As always, I am astonished by your ingenuity. You make things work in ways I would never even dream about. BTW, some of the old Carter Quadrojets of the 60s had brass to brass needle valves & seats, but they were replaceable as a kit.
@ashleyluxe99383 жыл бұрын
With working for the dealers for over 20 years, repairs have been reduced to fast only service. When it comes to true in depth repairs, the skill set has been so reduced. Its nice to have found your channel. I have really enjoyed watching your videos. You can catch me doing the exact same thing on my weekends. Fixing stuff the dealers cant, and finding stuff on the side of the rd and being able to put back into service instead of the landfills is gradifying.
@petert61035 жыл бұрын
This video feels much more like my own experience when I try to get something to run right. I once threw a weed whacker like a javelin a cross my yard and it punched a hole in my neighbors shed.
@bif902104 жыл бұрын
@Derek Charette Great story. People like that you never will forget. Pay it forward people!!
@rustyrepairs25654 жыл бұрын
Lmao!
@danielfisch6556 жыл бұрын
Love your thought process on these type of videos.
@daver6815 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work, I really enjoy watching you work on things, one thing, I know on water you gain approx. 1 psi for every 2 vertical ft. but it does not make any difference weather you have a hose full of liquid going up or a hose going up to a tank full of liquid, I learned that in the fire service in relation to a water tank up in the air like you see everywhere, good luck,
@hardcorvancour6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos I learned so much thanks
@catstevens58904 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the same problem on briggs&Stratton engines and never been able to stop the carb flooding through to the crank case. My solution in the end was a fuel on/off shut off. Wait till the engine stalls after shutting off the fuel. This cured the problem but took a while to get into the habit of switching it off. Great channel.
@ty21486 жыл бұрын
Check the float bowl vent. If the bowl can't breathe and have atmospheric pressure above the fuel pool the whole carb turns into a syphon through the main jet and out the throat of the carb.
@kerryclark19265 жыл бұрын
I didnt see a vent on this particular carb. On his other videos, I do see vents.
@rverro84784 жыл бұрын
@@kerryclark1926 Sometimes, that vent is the size of a needle's head and is covered by a little bit of dust or a grain of sand. I'm mentioning a grain of sand because, I did clean a carb in a sonic bath and that particle stayed embedded in that specific opening.
@BigMouth380cal5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. I love the fact that you really want to get the root of problems, not just throw parts at it. So much to learn here and every one of your videos. Please keep them coming. I just worked on a JD with a Kohler and they have a solenoid shutoff on the bottom of the bowl that blocks fuel when the engine is OFF, maybe that could be added. As to the discussions about the static or dynamic pressure of the pump, I think that without a RETURN line, except for the VENT (which you wouldn't want always venting), there would be no way for the pump to relieve pressure in a STATIC mode. I think?????
@MrButtonpresser6 жыл бұрын
Always interesting, always instructional.
@BaraAdde4 жыл бұрын
Man, I´ve been watching like 30 of your videos. For me it started with my mothers lawn mover that behaved weird and I found your channel that totally explained how a Briggs and Stratton engine works. You are amazing, thank you! (What kind of a bad ass high pressure washer do you use, it´s amazing). Greetings from Sweden! Keep up the good work! :)
@dennism6443 жыл бұрын
I work on auto carb big hp holley and the most pressure for one of them is 4 lbs max I usually keep them between 3. To 3.5 at best for gas but for hi fuels alil less great video tho you have the best videos....even tho I get your videos late I still think you have the best ones
@platonkavvadias85414 жыл бұрын
Great video. Your diagnosis skills are superb.
@axeman65606 жыл бұрын
Patience maximus, thanks Mustie... I would have been swearing like a sailor .
@jerrymatthews89684 жыл бұрын
Good job fixing someone else’s garbage. Good video.
@TheBrookian5 жыл бұрын
I love your troubleshooting logic. Reminds me of myself! :D
@captbrody50366 жыл бұрын
I'm all about fixing things the right way. I think though in the situation you are in, I would simply put in a fuel cut off and saved the money. It runs fine, performs well, just seems to be at shut down or low idle when the problem occurs. So don't idle it so low and a fuel cut off switch would solve the problem. I know that's not really fixing it though. I love watching your vids. I love spending time watching you wrench around on stuff. I learn a thing or 2 almost every vid. Thanks for sharing with us.
@edreynolds74275 жыл бұрын
Had the same issue with a 15.5HP Kohler Command on a Craftsman tractor. Gas in the oil and leaking though the lower pan gasket. Replaced the needle and cleaned the seat, or so I thought. Didn't work. Short answer - put a fuel shut off between the tank and the carb. Works like a champ.
@greasywrenchgarage31526 жыл бұрын
I was just working on a 345 john deere which also has a liquid cooled twin kawasaki similar to your engine and it has a viton tipped needle. and dawned on me that your needle you been showing is steel tip.. and so I looked up your tractor and in the parts diagram it shows it being a viton tipped needle as well. part number is M95924 ..not sure anyone will see this comment as it kinda seems like I am shadow banned on the youtubes..
@mustie16 жыл бұрын
l found the same thing out too, thanks
@tomtkl5 жыл бұрын
I think your right, very few of the larger small engines used a solid needle almost all I ever saw had the Viton tipped needle I think someone swoped the needle and it's to small go for the factory spec'd needle
@amandagardner5654 жыл бұрын
@@tomtkl i bought a pack of needles for a 12.5HP briggs Walbro LMT carb from china, the listing showed viton tipped needles, what i received were all steel. i got my money back, and threw them away
@korvtm5 жыл бұрын
Just watched this one again, Reminded me of a problem we had with a generator.The generator was mounted on a motor home chassis.There was an electric fuel pump from vehicle fuel tank to Generator.Same problem generator engine filing up with fuel.Electric fuel pump was made so pressure could be adjusted,but at lowest setting we still had too much fuel pressure.Ww bought a pressure regulator set it at around two psi installed it between pump and carb.Worked out fine even with a full load on the generator.
@billhartsfield4245 жыл бұрын
Genius on the fuel pressure diagnosis !
@Parker-ch2yg6 жыл бұрын
Good old John deer keep up the great videos
@strayfiftynine91515 жыл бұрын
My motor cycle Kaw 500 has a fuel valve that opens only when vacuum is sensed from the system. No vacuum no fuel. you can buy a generic one that might help forgetful people like me (turning the fuel off) in a compensated fix for this. Very good video and persistent trouble shooting job. Thanks bunches. Sorry for all of us that we still wonder for sure what the problem is. Vent plugged? fuel pump body cracked? Who knows? With all that said this video and along with the comments was very educational.
@hdrk596 жыл бұрын
Great video...thank you Mustie
@MrLangDog6 жыл бұрын
Excellent Saturday morning entertainment!!
@FrankRuiz666 жыл бұрын
Add fuel injection and a supercharger lol.. But seriously. I'd convert it to a vacuum operated fuel pump. Make a block off plate with a vacuum line connection and run it on a Briggs or Kohler fuel pump. The stock carb has a spring loaded needle. I'm guessing that the spring gets weakest after a while of holding back 8 9 psi and eventually the liquid wins the battle until it won't seat correctly. Converting the needle helps but the plastic the needle sits on can't push back with enough force to maintain a decent seal. You've probably got a Briggs or Kohler fuel pump in the hoard if you want to experiment with it. That's my thinking on the problem anyway. That's just too much pressure. Probably a design flaw and with yard equipment changing over the years they probably went to a different system a few years later. I'd look into how that engine evolved and what they did to it. It's an interesting problem.
@peterbrinkley12376 жыл бұрын
hello mustie 1 another good video to watch always look forward for another video
@bobcooke63462 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice piece of kit, usual fun clip of you bringing us into your world of “fixing”, now, was that Chip or Dale at the end 🐿😁
@SHcinema6 жыл бұрын
I had this same issue with an old Mikuni carburetor. I made my own rubber gasket with a standard rotary hole punch and shoved it up against the seat. Then I adjusted the 'tab' on the float to level and it works great. No leak. I still put the fuel valve to 'off' though.
@michaelb.53456 жыл бұрын
So damn smart and logical it’s amazing. Also very interesting and fun guy to watch and listen to... Mike
@DoRC6 жыл бұрын
Ive had success lapping metal needle and seats together. Put a piece of rubber tubing on the other end of the needle and lap them together using normal lapping compound just like you would a valve.
@sargentscamera43005 жыл бұрын
Do R/C! Aa
@johnchristiansen16236 жыл бұрын
You could put a thicker seal between the pump and engine to get a lower fuel pressure. Thats what we do on old Volvo engines. I love to see your videos.
@josephcormier5974 Жыл бұрын
That's interesting nine psi on a lawn tractor when you got the new carb did it work thank you for sharing this six stars brother
@wi11y19606 жыл бұрын
If the supply is 1/4". Put a T in the high pressure line and have a 3/16" return line to the tank. Then you will supply the fuel, yet when it shuts down the pressure will equalize on the return line
@TR4zest5 жыл бұрын
That is a good idea. It does seem crazy pressure to move fuel 6 inches to fill a small bowl.
@smjones42386 жыл бұрын
Might want to check fuel pressure with a tee in the line from pump to carb - pump is deadheadded just going into the pressure gauge. Fuel usage by the carb should let the gauge show the pressure difference between idle and full throttle. We used to put high volume high pressure fuel pumps on vehicles back in the days of 'vapor lock'. This many times resulted in the same symptoms, flooding on idle and flooding after shut down. We would put a brass tee in the line by the carb, solder one leg full and then drill a 1/32" hole through the solder and put a return line back to the input of the fuel pump. When we got smart later, just put an inline fuel pressure regulator in it. The tee with a return orifice worked better for vapor lock, though. Great Channel! Keep it goin' !!
@csimeonides5 жыл бұрын
I was 16 minutes into your video when I commented the previous. Then as I continued to watch, you mention the gasket thickness. As I say, I feel that I in your garage with you.
@GoKartsorGoneFishin6 жыл бұрын
Great effort..cant win em all!
@Silent-Lucidity6 жыл бұрын
Love your content!!!
@emmetbakke35473 жыл бұрын
In addition to a suggested solution, I would use a white lapping compound stick, sprayed with WD40. Then place a wood tooth pick in a hand drill and spin the tooth pick through the wet lapping compound to coat the tooth pick with compound mixture. Then guide the sharp end of the tooth pick into the center of the seat to polish the inside of the hole. Then I would place some of the compound mixture onto a old flat ice cream stick (eat the ice cream first to calm the nerves) and place the needle into the drill and spin it on the stick at the angle of the needle to polish it. Thank you and keep doing the videos.
@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP6 жыл бұрын
The spring-loaded needle head is an integral part of the system; as the high fuel pressure fills the bowl, it compounds the closing force of the needle, so as not to rely soley on the buoyancy of the float to hold it closed. I suspect there is another passage between the float chamber and throttle body- that's allowing fuel to flood the cylinder(s).
@scottpittsinger16545 жыл бұрын
i have the same issue w my kobota kawasaki v twin liquid cooled, THANK YOU!
@retrogamer334 жыл бұрын
Re-watching all my favourite KZfaqrs because of the Coronavirus lockdown.
@loz119686 жыл бұрын
Great video as always you can get adjustable fuel pressure regulators not sure how good they are but might extend the life of your new carb. Don’t know if you can try lapping the carb seat and valve against each other rather than separately, know it’s gonna be fiddly but I’m sure you could do it if anyone can
@csimeonides5 жыл бұрын
A cam probably pushes a lever in the fuel pump. The distance of the internal cam and the lever in the pump is controlled by the distance there is between the two. This may be controlled by the gasket thickness between the flanges. The thicker the gasket, the less push on the pump lever, thus a lower pump pressure.. This is also a problem found on diesel engine fuel pumps and the only way to control it is by the thickness of the gasket. This is SOP. Thanks for your videos, I enjoy them very much.
@kbdrox5 жыл бұрын
I had the same engine in a Kubota with the same problem. I wound up putting an electric in-line fuel pump on it. Had governor and water pump problems as well. Just looking at this brought up a ton of repressed memories. PTSD?
@CanizaM4 жыл бұрын
Mechanical fuel pumps don't have a separate pressure regulator - the diaphragm return spring does both the pumping and regulates the pressure, while the engine only pushes the diaphragm down for the intake stroke and lets the return spring set the pressure. If the fuel flow is low or stopped then the diaphragm remains down with the spring providing the pressure on the fuel, and keeping the lever away from the camshaft. It only pumps as demand requires, a pretty ingenious design. That said, if you could disassemble the pump you could shorten the return spring to get a lower pressure.
@harrowtiger5 жыл бұрын
Yep Mustie1 you showed me that valves may have little “hats” on the ends. On our Green Machine it was off and hiding inside the little chamber. Had I not watched you fix the single cylinder motor, my know-it-all acquaintance would have reassembled after a classic overheating “wide bolt gap” gasket blow out without finding and refitting yonder little hardened steel valve stem cap. Thanks Mustie1 from Down Under.
@charlesosborne77104 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your riding lawn mower videos. I like to see one on a 2000 John Deere Sabre 14.5/38 INTEK OHV Briggs and Stratton.
@kevinburns57625 жыл бұрын
I admire your patience, I'd have taken a hammer to that long before now
@rverro84784 жыл бұрын
Hammer toss...Great Olympic discipline.
@edjovi36776 жыл бұрын
back feeding that's nuts u r the man !!!! edbonjovi love trouble shooting !!!!
@jimz7485 жыл бұрын
I probably would have put an inline electric solenoid fuel shut off wired to the ignition circuit and called it a day. I applaud your tenacity :).
@zx8401ztv6 жыл бұрын
Mustie1, if it keeps playing up, put a "T" on the output of the pump and connect a tube back to the tank top , that will stop the over active pump lol :-D
@flick226015 жыл бұрын
I know it's late but, I solved a similar problem by installing an electric 2 psi pump located below the fuel bowl. Solved both problems for about $20.
@adamsommer17825 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't be metal to metal. I have a Briggs I/C kit that had directions and optional needles and seats for pumped or gravity setup. The rubber needle tip is for a gravity only also. Correct Needle girth keeps it aligned to the hole. Fought 3 before I figured it out
@MrLargePig6 жыл бұрын
I agree- 9 psi seems like quite a lot, for a lawn tractor. Kind of expected to see a bypass return line, coming from the pump.
@luvstruck27335 жыл бұрын
It seems like the original fuel pump, messed up the needle, and or seat, by forcing way too much gas through it, while the needle and seat was trying to hold the fuel back. Once again I enjoyed the elimination process and had a couple laughs with you. What you are experiencing is a process put into practice back in the seventies, I think. It was called "engineered obsolescence". The idea was, if manufacturers built crappy parts, it would provide more jobs. Much to the frustration of many a home mechanic, I thing they succeeded. :-)
@sasakurtovic68504 жыл бұрын
22:00 I know this vid is old and it might have been adressed since, but instead of heating up the plastic tab, you could try bending a metal plate around the tip of the scewdriver to form it, and then slide it over the plastic tab. Make a shim that holds itself on there. then you can try different thicknesses until you find one that fits the job.. :) even a zip tie of correct thickness around the tab might do the job?
@Draimen896 жыл бұрын
Might be a silly question, but have you ever considered rigging up a exhaust tube fan setup like fire departments run for sucking out fumes directly from an exhaust pipe? Might be a savior on really hot/cold days. Seems like you could rig something up with some aluminum flex venting and a decent fan.
@CubCadetMan716 жыл бұрын
I had to replace the carb on a couple tractors that have done that. You have a great find there. Thats a Nascar series John Deere, and they are getting hard to find.
@johnthomson19605 жыл бұрын
hi they make a fuel regulator to make your car more fuel economy you could use one of these and can alter the pressure down to what you want or a air regulator like on your spray gun or air line hope this gives you some other things to go at keep the videos coming thanks john
@suntzuwarsword19643 жыл бұрын
Cool video...thanks for posting
@johnb55195 жыл бұрын
My Toro zero turn had the same problem. I took pictures of the seat with my phone and then blew them up. It was easy to see the details of the seat. It almost looked like someone had gone in with a tiny screwdriver and made a perfect rectangular score on both sides of the seat directly across from one another. I put a piece of 1/8 steel rod in my lathe and ground a taper on it that matched the angle of the needle. If you don't have a lathe you could use a drill in a vise to do it too. I polished the tip of the rod so it wasn't too rough, then put it in the drill and with a little rubbing compound on it, spun it in the seat until the scores were gone. Pit it back together, and hasn't leaked since. I wish I could find a mower like that for $320.00.
@larryseagraves93635 жыл бұрын
If you get that needle to work your the man. I could try that a dozen times with 12 fails
@erxkeel5 жыл бұрын
Release the Schmoo! an aVe fan! sweet.
@skx7504 жыл бұрын
I admire your persistence. The only difference between you and a pit bull is that the pit bull will eventually let go.
@flir67man846 жыл бұрын
That's why John deers cost so much I see now why...nice video
@rickbanks76816 жыл бұрын
I have solved this twice by fitting Briggs carbs which have no float valve. Not very tidy. But I had good luck with a pump system recently, by fitting a tee at the carb inlet and routing a large diameter return-to-tank, looping up to a point higher than the carb and tank. Essentially, your gravity feed tank, replenished by the pump.
@donniecoleman13244 жыл бұрын
Mustie, on the needle valve for the John deere, I would try polishing a sharper point on the needle with a sharpening stone, where it would go further up in the seat, or try a pulse type pump. You would have to put a pulse tube coming out of the valve cover. Or put a bypass on the fuel line with a control valve back to the fuel tank to bleed some of the pressure off of the fuel pump. Just some suggestions I came up with.
@InsideOfMyOwnMind6 жыл бұрын
You could do your own fuel pressure regulator with a brass fitting,, drill a step on the inside, put a ball and spring to suit and connect it to bypass the pressure back to the input side of the pump.
@bobsbarnworkshop5 жыл бұрын
Just a thought on the fuel pump pressure... you could try to backfeed the output back into the input with a Y connector to relieve the pressure to the carb
@phooesnax6 жыл бұрын
That is a nice unit. You can drop it at my place any time. :-0) Thinking a shut off would help. Excellent job. Jim
@richardcooke41085 жыл бұрын
Same problem with a fairly new cub cadet. Added a fuel shutoff, no more problem.