Ford 1510 Will not stay running

[shepeod]

I have a 1986 Ford 1510 4x4 with FEL and a 5' bush hog. I mowed about 4 acres of smooth pasture grass over two and a half hours with no issues as usual. I crossed a shallow ditch and about 30 minutes later the engine slowly reved down and died. When I popped the hood there was a lot of grass blocking the screen to the radiator. So I thought it may have overheated. After cleaning it off and letting it cool down for 30 minutes it started right up and appeared normal. But after about 15 minutes it did the same thing. I have looked all over and can't find any leaks, broken lines, fluid loss, anything.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what is causing this issue?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[thepumpguysc]

Change the fuel filter & top off the tank..

 

[stevem5215]

I had something like this happen on my Ford 1900. It was small yellowjackets that had somehow gotten into the tank and were partially blocking the inlet to the shutoff valve area. Sucked them out with a hose and it was fixed. Shine a flashlight into your tank and look good at the bottom of the tank. If you see any debris just siphon it all out. You can strain the fuel and put it back in. That's what i did.

Steve

 

[shepeod]

So my 1510 does not have a fuel filter and water trap like what is in the manual I have. It is just fuel lines straight into an aluminum looking filter body. Does anyone know what type of fuel filter this is and the part number to get it at Napa?

Also I attempted to bleed the fuel lines at the injectors after using the bleed screw as per the manual. However there are 3 bolts very near each other between the fuel line and the injector. On the injector closest to the gas tank/steering wheel when I turn the bolt on the fuel line all three turn and it loosened at the injector/cylinder head. I managed to separate the two but I cannot get a get turn on the bolt with my crescent wrench due to the location to get it tight again. Once I started the engine it ran good but I noticed slight diesel bubbles leaking at the head/injector. Eventually the engine started choking out and during after 20 minutes. Is there a tool anyone can recommend that I can use to tighten them back up?

Thanks
Chris

 

[thepumpguysc]

Throw the "cresent wrench" back in the drawer it came from & go get a 17 or 19mm combination wrench..
Using that wrench is like working on my laptop w/ a sledge hammer..

 

[shepeod]

 

[shepeod]

So this is the inline fuel filter that is on my tractor. As I said above it is not the one in the manual that has a water trap and fuel filter assembly. Is this the correct fuel filter or a workable one that I can replace with the same and expect good results? Or do I need to get the full fuel filter assembly with water trap?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[thepumpguysc]

That is just a "filter" for dirt.. it wont trap water..
With an original set-up, you can "see" the water being trapped thru the bowl.. with the one u have now, you cant..
& the water is what kills most of these small engines.
They also make a clear version of that filter.. I don't know the P# tho..
They're only about 2.00{LOL} so change it..

 

[radios1]

you should get a good diesel fuel filter with a water trap, it's worth it.. what's on there is a gasoline filter..

 

[thepumpguysc]

The clear one is WIX P# 33971 BUT shouldn't "take the place" of a decent water separator..
Used in conjunction w/ the original set-up, the 33971 would be beneficial.. on any machine..