I previously posted about a problem with my tractor starting, then cutting out after a few seconds. I had some replies, and investigated the possibility that the fuel line was sucking in air.
I have just noticed that the problem is the fuel shut off solenoid, which normally pushes in when the ignition is turned off to shut off the engine, and which now is pushing in just after the engine has started and so prematurely cuts out the engine. If I manually hold the plunger out for about 10 seconds after starting it stays out and the engine continues to run perfectly till the ignition is switched off. So I'm confident that here is the source of the problem.
My question is, is there a way of telling whether the problem requires a new fuel shut off solenoid, or whether the problem is with some wiring, e.g. the wire that connects the solenoid to the ignition switch? Incidentally the fuse for the dashboard indicator for fuel level and engine temperature keeps blowing. Is this likely to be related?
Any help would be very much appreciated
I have just noticed that the problem is the fuel shut off solenoid, which normally pushes in when the ignition is turned off to shut off the engine, and which now is pushing in just after the engine has started and so prematurely cuts out the engine. If I manually hold the plunger out for about 10 seconds after starting it stays out and the engine continues to run perfectly till the ignition is switched off. So I'm confident that here is the source of the problem.
My question is, is there a way of telling whether the problem requires a new fuel shut off solenoid, or whether the problem is with some wiring, e.g. the wire that connects the solenoid to the ignition switch? Incidentally the fuse for the dashboard indicator for fuel level and engine temperature keeps blowing. Is this likely to be related?
Any help would be very much appreciated
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