rjhutson 7 #1 Posted March 6, 2023 I have a 1995 314/8. After it sits without being started for a month or more it is hard to start. I replaced the fuel line and valve along with the fuel pump. also added a fuel filter. All my connections are tight. I am thinking the gas is draining from the carb back down the fuel line. Will shutting off the valve at the tank when letting tractor sit awhile help? I was thinking of adding a marine primer bulb to remedy the hard starts? Has anybody experienced this happening to there tractor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #2 Posted March 6, 2023 I've used a marine primer bulb for years... works like a charm... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjhutson 7 #3 Posted March 6, 2023 Thanks for the pic and info. How many times do you pump the bulb to start up? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #4 Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, rjhutson said: Thanks for the pic and info. How many times do you pump the bulb to start up? Couple quick pumps do the trick... @peter lena also uses some check valves that keep the gas in the line... perhaps he can post some info and a pic or two... Edited March 6, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjhutson 7 #5 Posted March 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Couple quick pumps do the trick... @peter lena also uses some check valves that keep the gas in the line... perhaps he can post some info and a pic or two... Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #6 Posted March 6, 2023 Check out post 5 in this thread... has link to check valves... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,632 #7 Posted March 6, 2023 @rjhutson note 4 th picture down , showing check valve just under carb , vertically from fuel pump , fuel being held by valve , have this set up on 3 horses , 5/16 . aluminum check valve on line , you are looking at held fuel stage . arrow on valve facing up to carb . works consistently , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,632 #8 Posted March 7, 2023 @rjhutson evil energy fuel check valve 5/16" , ebay , like clear fuel line with the dark green squeeze clamps . tiny smear of dielectric grease , on valve nipple , makes for snug hose make up . then add green clamp . no leaks , works good , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,922 #9 Posted March 7, 2023 10 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I've used a marine primer bulb for years... works like a charm... I don't know if that's a recent picture, but the fitting is coming out of the primer bulb. You may want to put a different clamp on it before you have a fire. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #10 Posted March 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Bill D said: I don't know if that's a recent picture, but the fitting is coming out of the primer bulb. You may want to put a different clamp on it before you have a fire. Yes thx. Good eye! Old pic. Fixed moons ago...!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John c 79 #11 Posted March 8, 2023 I just had the same issue last fall, it sat for nearly 3 months then just about a squeeze and a half is all it took to fire right up 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
