sleuth
Silver Member
I recently replaced the fuel shutoff valve on my Ford 881. Tractor was running good before, but I noticed the valve was leaking so I replaced it and the leak is stopped.
However, after running ok for a for a couple days after that, my tractor is starting up fine, but abruptly dies anywhere for 5 seconds to 30 seconds after start-up. I've checked my fuel line for rust, and I have good flow of fuel all the way down to the sediment bowl for sure. I did add an inline fuel filter a couple years ago but again, I've got good flow all the way from the tank to the sediment bowl, so that makes me think it's not a fuel issue.
If that's true, then the other culprits would have to be either air or spark, right? Could it be time for new spark plugs?
I'm still a beginner with these old tractors, so you'll probably have to spell it out for me and pics really help. LOL.
However, after running ok for a for a couple days after that, my tractor is starting up fine, but abruptly dies anywhere for 5 seconds to 30 seconds after start-up. I've checked my fuel line for rust, and I have good flow of fuel all the way down to the sediment bowl for sure. I did add an inline fuel filter a couple years ago but again, I've got good flow all the way from the tank to the sediment bowl, so that makes me think it's not a fuel issue.
If that's true, then the other culprits would have to be either air or spark, right? Could it be time for new spark plugs?
I'm still a beginner with these old tractors, so you'll probably have to spell it out for me and pics really help. LOL.