jeff lary 171 #1 Posted March 23, 2015 Hi everyone i hope it is warmer where you are than it is here burrrr ! I have a 312-8 and in the winter i use it to snowblow . My chains are 1995 origional's before next winter i want some new chains. 2 years ago i welded about 200 1/4 nuts to the chain links to give them some more bite that worked pretty well. Now the chains are about warn out for the second time. Plus welding is hard when trying to keep good ground in movable chain links is a challange to say the least ! I can go back to where i bought the tractor and get chains but i was wondering if you have found a good place to buy chain ? I would be looking for aggresive "V" bar style chains bty. Also while i am here where is the fuel filter located on my tractor? From what i can gather it is near the fuel petcock, maybe tubular in shape from the few pictures i have seen. I want to buy a new one for the summer and was wondering basically where and how to access it? Thanks Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #2 Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Tirechains.com is where I get mine. (http://www.tirechain.com/Garden-Tractor-V-BAR-Chains.htm) You can get some heavy duty v-bar 2-link chains that look pretty nasty if you dont care much about your drive or have gravel... There may be a fuel screen in the tank, but the filter will be a bulb looking thing inline with your fuel line (follow it from the tank). You may not have one and if not, just add one in up in front of the 'firewall' Edited March 23, 2015 by bmsgaffer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestonefarm 41 #3 Posted March 23, 2015 I second Tirechains.com I bought a pair from them this year. They were just what I needed at a reasonable price and the shipping was FAST which was really helpful since I ordered chains in the middle of winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #4 Posted March 23, 2015 Tirechains.com is where I get mine. (http://www.tirechain.com/Garden-Tractor-V-BAR-Chains.htm) You can get some heavy duty v-bar 2-link chains that look pretty nasty if you dont care much about your drive or have gravel... There may be a fuel screen in the tank, but the filter will be a bulb looking thing inline with your fuel line (follow it from the tank). You may not have one and if not, just add one in up in front of the 'firewall' Ok thanks I will go look at them I have hot top but she is frozen in the winter no worries on this end about the driveway. I second Tirechains.com I bought a pair from them this year. They were just what I needed at a reasonable price and the shipping was FAST which was really helpful since I ordered chains in the middle of winter. Good price fast shipping gotta like that. It is awful I suppose to do so much shopping on line but it is soooo much easier on some things. I just ordered a compression tester this morning and a seat safety switch last week. Thanks for your reply Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #5 Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Tirechains.com is where I get mine. (http://www.tirechain.com/Garden-Tractor-V-BAR-Chains.htm) You can get some heavy duty v-bar 2-link chains that look pretty nasty if you dont care much about your drive or have gravel... There may be a fuel screen in the tank, but the filter will be a bulb looking thing inline with your fuel line (follow it from the tank). You may not have one and if not, just add one in up in front of the 'firewall' I forgot to respond about the fuel filter comment it does not have an in line filter. I have see a photo someplace that showed a small tubular screen type filter about 1/4" x 2" kind of like a long cigarette filter sort of. For some reason I had it in my head that the gas filter on that tractor is part of the petcock assembly? I guess I will have to look closer maybe dig in some. I get antsy this time of year to get out and do some tinkering on the old girl , its that time of year for normal people ! Of course if you live in Maine spring and late summer will share a season this year I think !!! Edited March 23, 2015 by jeff lary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #6 Posted March 23, 2015 I just went to the chain sales place you mentioned yes they have what I want. I never thought to check shipping costs though, guess I will have to look again some time. Thanks for the tip I placed it in my favorites. When I went out to get the tire size I thought I would also see how many hours are on the tractor. I have 680 I have been reading about fuel filters and fuel issues,-- of which I have none-- One thing I have seen mentioned some is fuel pumps. How long are they good for anyone have a guess? Mine is original equipment wonder how much longer it will be good for? I guess if it aint bothering don't mess with it maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #7 Posted March 23, 2015 Many of the older tractors only had a filter screen that was part of the fuel shutoff valve. However, I think it was only designed to filter out large particles. For $2-$5, buy a Kohler (or Stens) in line filter, they come in 75 and 50 micron filter sizes (smaller is better). Cut the fuel line to the right of the engine (as you look at the air inlet screen side) and just slip the filter into the line, install a couple of clamps and you are good to go. Make sure you pay attention to the direction of fuel flow, marked on the filter. Fuel pumps can last a long time or not. I don't think you can predict based solely on run hours. Kind of like tires. Tires get few hours, but ozone is what causes tires to get age crack, not number of hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #8 Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks I assume the arrow points toward the carburetor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #9 Posted March 23, 2015 Yes It dose. direction of fuel flow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #10 Posted March 23, 2015 I agree that a quality in line is most likely a good idea. I have owned this since new and I have never had the petcock apart to look at the screen so I may do that as well. I have seen it said that there is a rubber grommet where the petcock enters the tank? maybe? and if you mess with that you will want to replace it while there. Does any of that sound correct to you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #11 Posted March 24, 2015 you may not have to replace the grommet,if you order a spare and have it on hand then surely you wont need it,you know murphys law 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #12 Posted March 24, 2015 yep I know what ya mean vern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,576 #13 Posted March 24, 2015 you can see the screen by simply taking the gas cap off and using a flash light look in the gas tank. if you see a lot of junk down there then remove and replace the grommet and the valve. what i do is drain the tank remove the grommet and valve and then take a long screw driver and a lint free rag and try to clean the bottom of the tank the best you can. i usually get it pretty good or at least good enough then install the grommet and then the valve, refill the tank and you are off and running. if you owned the tractor since new and took care of it it may not need done at all so take a peek and see, good luck eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #14 Posted March 24, 2015 Ok I will check it out this spring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 544 #15 Posted March 25, 2015 You might take a look at Tractor supply in shohagen .. Ours in Ill has them about $7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #16 Posted March 25, 2015 I think you mean Skowhegan pronounced skow----he---gone,... old Indian name I guess . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 544 #17 Posted March 26, 2015 yea Jeff that's the place.. Check her out next time your down that way. You have to forgive me I'm from Illinois. When I go to eat at a seafood house I eat lobster not a a lobsta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #18 Posted March 26, 2015 La-ough-buster hate that stuff myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
