promethiusgarden
Member
Hey,
I've got a '64 perkins.
A couple of days ago I was doing some field work and the tractor was running strong then just shut off. Tried to start but nothing, first thing I thought was that it was a fuel issue. So, today I replaced the fuel filters, cleaned the sediment bowl and bled the system to the best of my knowledge based on everything I've read.
Still wouldn't start, so just out of curiosity I gave it a snort of ether, and it fired right up.
Back out to the field, it ran strong for 20 minutes, then shut off again. This time I just cranked it for about 20 seconds, and it fired up. This happened 2 more times then I called it quits. Same thing, about 20 minutes of running, then after shutting off, it needed about 15 - 20 seconds, or more of cranking then it fired up.
What would you guys check next? Also, I've just realized the air intake/oil bath area could use some attention. Could this be part of the problem?
Thanks!!
I've got a '64 perkins.
A couple of days ago I was doing some field work and the tractor was running strong then just shut off. Tried to start but nothing, first thing I thought was that it was a fuel issue. So, today I replaced the fuel filters, cleaned the sediment bowl and bled the system to the best of my knowledge based on everything I've read.
Still wouldn't start, so just out of curiosity I gave it a snort of ether, and it fired right up.
Back out to the field, it ran strong for 20 minutes, then shut off again. This time I just cranked it for about 20 seconds, and it fired up. This happened 2 more times then I called it quits. Same thing, about 20 minutes of running, then after shutting off, it needed about 15 - 20 seconds, or more of cranking then it fired up.
What would you guys check next? Also, I've just realized the air intake/oil bath area could use some attention. Could this be part of the problem?
Thanks!!