Why is there no fuel in the fuel filter?
It will run fine for about 30 minutes, then will be starved for fuel. When I pull the fuel line at the fuel filter, there is no flow. However, if I let the engine cool and start it later, it runs again like there was no problem. I have replaced the fuel, fuel line, fuel filter, and have inspected and cleaned out the fuel tank.
How are fuel lines connected to the fuel filter?
There are 3 hoses connected to the fuel pump, two of the hoses are fuel lines and one is the pulse line. You may have a bad fuel pump or cracks in one of the 3 hoses connected to the fuel pump. See image below. filter and fuel lines by the fuel pump. On engines not feed fuel to the carburetor.
How many microns does a fuel filter need?
Kept buying filters from the local parts stores until I figured out those filters are to restricted for carb engines and by looks it’s identical to the ones I was buying. Micron rating could be 10 and below on efi engines but for carb need to be around 40 microns.
Why does fuel not flow to fuel filter on Craftsman tractor?
Connect the fuel lines to the inlet and outlet fittings and secure with the clamps. This is exactly what is happening on my Craftsman model 917.252610 tractor, except for one thing. It will run fine for about 30 minutes, then will be starved for fuel. When I pull the fuel line at the fuel filter, there is no flow.
What should I do if my fuel filter is full?
Those filters are funny sometimes (especially when just replaced). Most of the time they should be half full, but mine has appeared empty before and ran fine. I would remove the hose at the carb and make sure gas runs freely. My fuel filter is full on some days and empty on others, the engine runs the same in either case.
Is it OK to have gas in the filter?
You are okay as long as gas is flowing through. You ok as long as fuel is being sucked through the system, but you should see fuel in the filter at some point. It may take a few days to fill up and if it doesn’t it can cause fuel starvation problems soon.
Can a half full gas filter cause fuel starvation?
It may take a few days to fill up and if it doesn’t it can cause fuel starvation problems soon. Those filters are funny sometimes (especially when just replaced). Most of the time they should be half full, but mine has appeared empty before and ran fine. I would remove the hose at the carb and make sure gas runs freely.
What causes no gas in clear fuel filter?
A pinhole in the steel line, a dry rotted fuel hose at the tank sending unit, or right behind the pass rear wheel. 4. Sending unit sock at pickup is broken and restricting the line?