418 gas problem

[bo dawg 641]

The 418 just quit running, thought the carb was dirty so I cleaned it, before I cleaned it I did check to see if it was getting gas when pulled gas line, turned engine over for a second and gas shot out so I was for sure it was carb. After reinstalling carb it still doesnt run. Fill gas line with gas and hooked up to carb and runs just for a few seconds till line empties out. So pulled gas line off carb, turned over engine and again gas squirted out but when I kept turning engine over to see if it would keep squirting out there was no more gas. So must be fuel pump. The line to the pump and line filter is full of gas.

So where is the best place you guys been buying replacement pumps??

[ebinmaine 80,935]

Go electric. 

 

I personally use and recommend Facet brand pumps. There are less expensive models of other brands.  

[pfrederi 21,222]

15 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Go electric. 

 

I personally use and recommend Facet brand pumps. There are less expensive models of other brands.  

 Me Too  I have a Facet oin my 418A  turn switch on you can hear the pump clicking after a few seconds it gets quieter then yoo will have instant start up.

[bo dawg 641]

3 hours ago, pfrederi said:

 Me Too  I have a Facet oin my 418A  turn switch on you can hear the pump clicking after a few seconds it gets quieter then yoo will have instant start up.

 

Show me how you have them installed and wired up if you can please

 

[Ed Kennell 47,597]

Here's one of many threads on e-pumps.

520H Electric fuel pump locations. - Wheel Horse Electrical - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

 

I have had good service with the Carbole pumps.

Do not let the pumps run dry.

I like to wire mine to the hot side of the light switch.

Edited 9 hours ago by Ed Kennell

[kpinnc 19,008]

I've added these on 4 tractors and they work very well. One Facet and 3 Carboyle. Just keep the psi very low (5 psi or less, lower is better) and they work great. 

 

I prefer to keep them closer to the carb myself but these tractors aren't big enough to mount outside the limit for the pump. Pretty much wherever you want is fine. Pick up a few 3/8 brass fittings and you have plenty of options. Just be sure to install the included filter to preserve the pump itself. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 7 hours ago by kpinnc

[wallfish 20,665]

You can easily verify if the problem is fuel related by squirting some fuel into the carb and trying to start it.

If it starts, continue with diagnostics on the fuel system. If it doesn't start, take a look for ignition and spark issues.

[Easton Rich 1,271]

Sometimes the needles on the float get stuck which would explain it running off the bowl then dying. Drop the bowl off and move your float up and down to make sure the needle is moving. If that's tests out fine put on an electric pump like the others have mentioned.

[953 nut 69,812]

Best place to connect the electric supply is at the volt / hour meter feed. It is fused and turns off when the ignition is turned off.