Oil & Fuel Water in diesel fuel

[HoosierBuddy]

I have a Bolens Iseki TX1500F/G174 that has been very dependable. The grandkids used old diesel fuel that had sat out all winter without a cap and had a lot of water in it. They ran it until it died. I am not a mechanic. How do I get this thing running again? It died in the middle of the front yard and the wife wants it moved.

Any help is appreciated!

Chuck
Nashville, IN

 

[larso1]

Well, I see no other way around then to drain the tank and the fuel lines all the way to the injectors by breaking connections to the fuel filter, tank, and at the injector pump. Of course you'll then have to purge the air out of the fuel system in the recommended sequence from the filter to the injectors. It isn't all that difficult, just takes some time. Maybe someone else has an easier suggestion?

Bill

 

[HoosierBuddy]

Thanks Bill,

I'll give it a shot. I do have the complete manual, so should be able to figure what is what. The muffler is right in the way of the fuel filter and purge screws though. I've got to get it going or the wife will give it away.

Chuck

 

[Kernopelli]

HoosierBuddy, I assume you live in Indiana...I live in S. Illinois, so I'm probably not too far and can come get it. Have your wife send me an email and make arrangements .
Welcome to the forum and as was said before, get rid of the old fuel and drain the system then purge the air is probably your best shot. Be sure to have a catch container on hand if possible or you'll have nice brown spots in the yard from the dripping/spilled diesel. I had to purge the air from my system a couple of weeks ago and is pretty easy, you'll do fine.

 

[HoosierBuddy]

Will keep you all informed. It may be the weekend end before I can get into it. Thanks for the feedback.

Chuck

 

[Eagleview]

How long has it been in the tractor ? If it has'nt done very costly damage to the injector pump and injectors you are a very lucky man .

 

[HoosierBuddy]

Time will tell if it survives. Unfortunately it has been sitting since late last fall. I drained the diesel immediately and bleed the filter. I left the block heater on all winter. I cranks well, but I didn't go any farther than that and am hoping the filter kept the water from the injectors. If not, the tractor may be worth more parted out. I have had it for 6 years and it was free - so, if it's dead, it has been a good ride. I'd just hate for the Grandkids to think they killed it.

Learning more each day - and thanks for the help!

Chuck

 

[Eagleview]

Grandkids need to learn too , it's all part of life .

 

[svcguy]

You should be fine. The reason they have fuel filter bowls is to help prevent damage when this happens. Most systems will survive this type of mishap. Simply drain everything, then secure a new fuel filter. If it isn't starting, it will be because there is air in the system. Bleed air out of the fuel system according to the manual. If that doesn't work, charge the battery really well, crack all injector lines about 1/2 turn at the injectors and crank until only fuel (no air bubbles) is escaping. Tighten them up and start the motor.

I have operated many a tractor with trashed fuel injection pumps. While water will damage pumps (there is no doubt about that), it is not as catastrophic as people think.