howell1000 35 #26 Posted April 1, 2017 Took starter apart wiped off lubed put back together put back on made sure everything was tight and it worked I am stumped maybe dirt I dont know I am not getting gas to engine has gas in it does this model have a fuel pump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,959 #27 Posted April 1, 2017 Remove the gas line to the carb and crank the engine does gas spurt out? If not we work backwards if it does problem is in the carb we work forward. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howell1000 35 #28 Posted April 1, 2017 Ok thanks I will try it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howell1000 35 #29 Posted April 1, 2017 Ok took line of of carb cranked no gas so took line of bottom of tank has gas all they way to were line goes in a small square box can blow air all the way through line to gas tank so what is the little square box?? on other side of box line goes to carb no gas in that line?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,091 #30 Posted April 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, howell1000 said: what is the little square box That is a vacuum operated fuel pump. There should be three hoses going to it; one to the fuel tank, one to the Carb. and one to the engine which will be the vacuum line. All three need to be in good condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howell1000 35 #31 Posted April 1, 2017 Went out and looked there is only two hoses one on left side one on right going into carb no other place on it for third hose I took the two loose and blew through one side pretty hard to get air to go through Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,959 #32 Posted April 1, 2017 If your engine is Spec #71311 then you have a mechanical fuel pump (little square box) and it sounds like it has gone bad. is it Plastic or metal. Metal you can rebuild plastic you replace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,091 #33 Posted April 1, 2017 Have no idea what motor you are working with, based on description I figured it was one of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howell1000 35 #34 Posted April 1, 2017 Different from pic just square brass fittings were hose hooks to pretty sure its metal there is a plate on bottom two screws if i can rebuild were can I get rebuild kit??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,091 #35 Posted April 1, 2017 You can buy rebuild kits for the fuel pump, but a low pressure electric fuel pump can be nhad for a lot less and work better, mount it lower than the tank. Yours probably looks like these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howell1000 35 #36 Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Yep like that you know any place on web that sales them or you think ebay would what make them go bad just being old?? Edited April 1, 2017 by howell1000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,091 #37 Posted April 2, 2017 There are two check valves in the top plate, where the hoses connect. they will start leaking by and you don't have a prime when you try to start it, electric is the way to go. Then and mow auto on the internet sells rebuild kits or you can get a new one at NAPA if you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howell1000 35 #38 Posted April 2, 2017 Just want to say thanks to everyone who helped me THANKS GUYS . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #39 Posted April 2, 2017 DID you get the starter to spin the motor over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,023 #40 Posted April 2, 2017 6 minutes ago, WH nut said: DID you get the starter to spin the motor over? Yes he did. See post #26. Now he is working on the fuel pump problem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
