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Question
The fuel tank on for the Perkins diesel will have a vacuum on it after operating the tractor. The fuel system occasionally get air to the injectors causing the tractor to die or not start or start and die after a few seconds. Bleeding of injectors is required. What is happening?
Hello,
If there is a vacuum in the fuel tank, then the tank vent is plugged and not venting properly. Some machines have a vented fuel cap, and others have a separate vent somewhere else on the tank. This is probably what is causing it to run out of fuel and die.
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Arnie Jossie
Expertise
Engines, drivetrain, hydraulic, electrical. Farm tractors only, please. NO LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIP. QUESTIONS. I AM NOT A LAWN AND GARDEN EXPERT, SO DON'T ASK! THERE ARE EXPERTS ON THIS SITE THAT ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS UNDER THE CATEGORY OF SMALL ENGINE AND LAWN MOWER REPAIR. Compact tractors are not on my list. No skidsteers, windrowers, combines, construction equip., trucks, etc. No European or Asian tractors. I simply don't have the time to answer questions on all machines, so I have to limit what I will answer. I am not a Massey Ferguson, John Deere, or Kubota expert.
Experience
Grew up on a dairy farm. Worked in Case IH dealerships for 20 years. Old IH to new Case IH. Case 70 series thru 96 series, and McCormick. Collecting and restoring old Cockshutt, Co-op, and IH tractors.
Organizations
International Cockshutt Club
Education/Credentials
Service technician all my life. Too many Case IH service schools to list. 7100 all the way up to MX Magnums. 5100 to MX Maxxums, MXM, MXU.
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