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Mith · Aug 1, 2005

( lame brained (lawn mower) mechanics )
So thats my problem! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
You clearly need to modify your choice of repair shop. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Maybe you ought get a job there and show em hows its done /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

SnowRidge · Aug 1, 2005

(Appears as though the gas was dissolving the rubber and turning it into a sticky black tar like substance.) 

Rubber? Sounds like someone, MTD maybe, installed something other than proper fuel line. Windshield washer hose, maybe. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

LBrown59 · Aug 1, 2005

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1*( lame brained (lawn mower) mechanics )
So thats *my problem! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
2*You clearly need to modify your choice of repair shop. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Maybe you ought get a job there and show em hows its done /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif )
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1* *when did you become a mechanic.
Sorry low blow I know-Just teasin.
2* Been there done it found an independent one - been quite good so far.
3* Wouldn't work cause I've gotten fired twice for being to good.lol
It didn't work I told them Get my check I'm going home I QUIT !

robison · Aug 1, 2005

The two most common reasons for fuel line failure like you describe are using gas with too much alchohol or using the wrong type rubber line.

mark1 · Aug 1, 2005

I just had one of my string trimmer fuel primer bulbs get all gummy and sticky.I have to wonder if it might be from using gas sometimes that had 10% menthol in it.Like from Sunoco? I remember seeing some engines that the carbs wouldn't handle the menthol(I know, spelling??but it's some kind of alcohol) anyone else see this happening? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

frank_f15 · Aug 1, 2005

I am using a 13 year old Briggs engine, and probably run 50 gal of gas thro it per year, HAVE never had a fuel problem, never had to change the filter, and have never had to even adjust the carb! MABEY i am just lucky /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

LBrown59 · Aug 1, 2005

( The two most common reasons for fuel line failure like you describe are
1*using gas with too much alchohol
2*using the wrong type rubber line. )
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This was an on going constant problem for 10 years.
I bought many different brands of gas at all different stations during that 10 years so I very much doubt the problem was caused by #1.
Could you elaborate more on #2 please.?The only rubber line on it was the one MTD put on it when they built it in 1995.

LBrown59 · Aug 1, 2005

( I am using a 13 year old Briggs engine, and probably run 50 gal of gas thro it per year, HAVE never had a fuel problem, never had to change the filter, and have never had to even adjust the carb! MABEY i am just lucky /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )
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You're not luckey you just got what you should have gotten for the money I didn't.
My brother has a Murry with a 12 HP 1 Cyl B&S older than My 18.5 HP 2 Cyl B&S.
He has never had a fuel problem with it either.

robison · Aug 1, 2005

Some small diameter hose designed to carry other fluids will become mushy carrying gasoline. It's possible the wrong type hose was fitted.

A more likely cause of the hose becoming gummy (in addition to alcohol) is the addition of certain carburetor cleaner type chemicals to the gas tank. Some of these will melt rubber pretty quick. You really have no way of knowing what may have been poured into the tank by well meaninc emchanics over the years.

Mith · Aug 2, 2005

I know it wasnt aimed at anyone, no harm done, honestly. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Independants are usually best as they have to work and please you for buisness.