Plowing engine trouble

[alpinebigfoot]

Just seen there is fuel coming out of 2 of the 3 lines coming out of the pump. They are tight any clues of the cause ?

 

[clemsonfor]

is the sealing part deformed? i dont think this is why it would not start though?

 

[davesl708]

Just seen there is fuel coming out of 2 of the 3 lines coming out of the pump. They are tight any clues of the cause ? View attachment 453612

How cold was it when the problem started. If water was in the filter it could be in the lines and froze then expanded and damaged the seals or lines themselves.

 

[alpinebigfoot]

It was low 30s. I guess it could have been doing that earlier. I have it in the garage now will be going out soon to see what is wrong with it.

 

[alpinebigfoot]

That about when it died but it got probably 5 over the night

 

[alpinebigfoot]

Got the Yanmar back together. Had to bleed the whole system. She fired up and went and plowed my huge driveway and it did great. I am loving this tractor.

 

[Todd8665]

Got the Yanmar back together. Had to bleed the whole system. She fired up and went and plowed my huge driveway and it did great. I am loving this tractor.

Good to hear :thumbsup: I assume you have the winterizer in there??




While your at it....Has your antifreeze been changed or tested in a while?

 

[alpinebigfoot]

Ah no winterizer. I will have to get some. Anti freeze is full don't know when the last time it was changed. I will have to do that to. Does it matter what kind of antifreeze I use?

 

[clemsonfor]

You can just use the green antifreeze at 50/50 is fine.

 

[davesl708]

Ah no winterizer. I will have to get some. Anti freeze is full don't know when the last time it was changed. I will have to do that to. Does it matter what kind of antifreeze I use?

As Todd8665 mentioned add the Power Service.
I would get in the practice of adding the Power Service in all fuel year round. It has other benefits and will help avoid this problem in the future.

Glad your running again.

 

[alpinebigfoot]

Sure will! The fuel lines are not leaking any more either.

 

[alpinebigfoot]

All snug in the garage.

 

[davesl708]

View attachment 453667
All snug in the garage.

Ready for the next snow. :thumbsup:

 

[Todd8665]

You can just use the green antifreeze at 50/50 is fine.

Don't know if you tractor has a water pump or not?? If it does not 50/50 is good/perfect for the winter, but you will overheat in the summer. From Hoyes site:

Fluid & Oil Types

 

[alpinebigfoot]

Not sure it should have one. I'll go check.

 

[alpinebigfoot]

looks like a water pump

 

[clemsonfor]

yep you have a water pump. Go with 50/50.

If you did not have one Todd is right you only want 25% antifreze or you will overheat as the thermosiphon wont work correctly.