Snoopy11 5,714 #276 Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: Yes I am working on it but the garage floor has ice all over it and if you get one Speck of water on the floor you are on the floor in 2 seconds and our garage is not heated. Ooookay... well, you say that you are "working on it"... but I am not sure what you mean by that... is all I am saying. Sorry, but thinking that you will: 14 hours ago, TJ Salyers said: run it long enough maybe able to clean it out is not... equivalent to "working on it" ...it just seems like you are just trying to pretend that if you put enough sea-foam... it will magically begin to run better... (I could be wrong... but that is what it seems like). It hasn't run any better in 12 pages... all I am saying. Don Edited February 18, 2022 by Snoopy11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #277 Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) Okay I'm putting my foot down my dad is helping me but I'm going to accept the fact that he'll be out there and he could get very badly hurt I'm just trying to keep this thread alive so many of my threads has fell Edited February 18, 2022 by TJ Salyers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #278 Posted February 18, 2022 And I want to let everyone know on here no one is pushing my dad around or me because if this starts happening I'm leaving The Forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #279 Posted February 18, 2022 Last year my cars oil gauge suddenly said 130psi...sender failed, then it started leaking...not good. The sender is under the cowling behind the engine above the transmission flange. Everyone said...pull the intake off its right there...but i ignored that advice and bought a variety if tools to try and access it from the side. After 3 hours, a broken 200 dollar cowl later...i was no closer to having it changed. So..i pulled the throttle body, unbolted the intake, fuel injection, and in...25 minutes it was changed, 20 more i was driving it... We spend alot of time and effort trying to avoid diving into the unknown, when in the end thats usually what it ends up needing to get fixed.. we lose sight of the big picture while concentrating on the small bumps in the road. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #280 Posted February 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: And I want to let everyone know on here no one is pushing my dad around or me because if this starts happening I'm leaving The Forum I dont think anyone is pushing you to push your dad into a dangerous situation, if he isnt able to be there safely...you can handle it solo right? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #281 Posted February 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: Okay I'm putting my foot down my dad is helping me but I'm going to accept the fact that he'll be out there and he could get very badly hurt I'm just trying to keep this thread alive so many of my threads has fell TJ, it isn't my tractor. It doesn't benefit me in any way for you to fix it, and I am certainly not trying to persecute. I am merely trying to nudge you. Everyone tells you that you need to clean the carb, then you say that you are going to... 14 hours ago, TJ Salyers said: run it long enough maybe able to clean it out I just don't know if we are wasting our time here... giving advice... 1 minute ago, RED-Z06 said: We spend alot of time and effort trying to avoid diving into the unknown, when in the end thats usually what it ends up needing to get fixed.. we lose sight of the big picture while concentrating on the small bumps in the road. That is precisely what it seems like is happening, TJ. I realize that people don't come across right in forums and the like... so if I come across wrong, I apologize. I am really just trying to figure you out in this thread... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #282 Posted February 18, 2022 Okay guys I'm just waiting on my dad I'm trying to ask you guys question so I can learn from you guys so maybe I'll know something about it when me and Dad go to fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #283 Posted February 18, 2022 1 minute ago, RED-Z06 said: I dont think anyone is pushing you to push your dad into a dangerous situation, if he isnt able to be there safely Oh absolutely not. If that is really the reason, then fine. No issues here. But again... you say: 14 hours ago, TJ Salyers said: run it long enough maybe able to clean it out That sounds like someone trying to avoid pulling the carb... for whatever reason. 2 minutes ago, RED-Z06 said: you can handle it solo right? Absolutely. This is something that TJ can handle... I just don't know if he necessarily wants to or not. It sounds like he is afraid that he is going to mess something up... but that is why we are here to give advice... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #284 Posted February 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Snoopy11 said: Oh absolutely not. If that is really the reason, then fine. No issues here. But again... you say: That sounds like someone trying to avoid pulling the carb... for whatever reason. Absolutely. This is something that TJ can handle... I just don't know if he necessarily wants to or not. It sounds like he is afraid that he is going to mess something up... but that is why we are here to give advice... Don Okay yes in that way I am kind of scared to pull it because I'm afraid I'm going to mess something up and then it's never going to run again that's what my dad said that's why he wants to help me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #285 Posted February 18, 2022 My dad wants to find someone that could fix it for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #286 Posted February 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: I'm afraid I'm going to mess something up and then it's never going to run again I don't think that is going to happen. Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #287 Posted February 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: My dad wants to find someone that could fix it for us. I think that is a very good idea. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. There are plenty of shops around that will be able to work on it. Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #288 Posted February 18, 2022 Just now, Snoopy11 said: I think that is a very good idea. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. There are plenty of shops around that will be able to work on it. Don Well my dad was going to ask you if you had any time to work on it whenever you were here buying the tractor he knows a lot about carburetors because he worked over at the service department at Scotts ace hardware so he could fix it but he just don't feel like it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #289 Posted February 18, 2022 26 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: if you had any time to work on it No. And no. Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #290 Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) Yah man, I steer WELL away from working on other people's machines if I can. Not personal... just a rule I have set for myself through a bit of life experience. Some things are off-limits... Advice: yes... Hands-on with other people's machines: HELL no... P.S... I don't run a public mechanic shop... just my personal equipment... family stuff... etc... Don Edited February 18, 2022 by Snoopy11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,305 #291 Posted February 19, 2022 16 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: I steer WELL away from working on other people's machines if I can. That is the best advice for any of us. If you repair ANYTHING on another person's machine any future problems (totally unrelated to the repair you did) are your fault. "It ran just fine until you messed with it". You fixed the headlight and two weeks later the transmission started making a strange noise, it must be your fault! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,327 #292 Posted February 19, 2022 18 hours ago, TJ Salyers said: And I want to let everyone know on here no one is pushing my dad around or me because if this starts happening I'm leaving The Forum Relax kid. These guys are trying to give you advice and pointers on cleaning out the fuel system or carb on your Onan. That’s it! If your garage is unsafe right now then let the machine sit till it is safe. Or…haul it to a reputable shop and have it straightened out. Your call to make. In the future don’t take that tone with the guys who are offering you their knowledge and experience. And you won’t have to threaten to leave the forum because I will show you the door! If you have an issue with ANYTHING I have said send me a PM and we will straighten it out quick. None of the Admins or Moderators (or the membership) are interested in you airing out any personal issues on the forum as you have done in the past. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #293 Posted February 19, 2022 18 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: Isn't it about time to take everything apart... clean everything... and reassemble I agree, and I probably ain’t the only one who has said that… When my 1994 520H was surging, and only knowing a little about it’s history, I FOUND OUT FROM YOU GUYS what causes surging. I cleaned the carb… (didn’t work), which from what I’ve read on Redsquare, often is the case. I read you guys have cleaned carbs 2-3, 4, times before being successful. My next decision was to get another carb and clean the whole fuel system completely… tank, new fuel line, new filter, new pet cock with strainer… I chose to go with a very economical Chinese carb, which so far has worked well. I’m happy with my choice-so far… After I did this the surging problem was gone ! Now I know that the surging was not caused by ALL of the fuel system symptoms, but I WAS NOT about to clean or replace a carb and hook it back up to a filthy fuel system. This is coming from a guy who usually says “ If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”… but if I fix it, I try to do a decent job. If you take care of the possible problems before the fuel gets to the carb, it’s probably the carb… whether the carb is just dirty, or is malfunctioning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #294 Posted February 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, 953 nut said: That is the best advice for any of us. If you repair ANYTHING on another person's machine any future problems (totally unrelated to the repair you did) are your fault. "It ran just fine until you messed with it". You fixed the headlight and two weeks later the transmission started making a strange noise, it must be your fault! Its true, ive had a shop since 2004, you rebuild 1 deck spindle and another one gets noisy they next year "that new spindle is going out" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #295 Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: That is the best advice for any of us. If you repair ANYTHING on another person's machine any future problems (totally unrelated to the repair you did) are your fault. Precisely. The anthropomorphic beagle can dig a hole for himself... but... I would rather have "others" dig me... Don Edited February 19, 2022 by Snoopy11 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #296 Posted February 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Sparky said: Relax kid. These guys are trying to give you advice and pointers on cleaning out the fuel system or carb on your Onan. That’s it! If your garage is unsafe right now then let the machine sit till it is safe. Or…haul it to a reputable shop and have it straightened out. Your call to make. In the future don’t take that tone with the guys who are offering you their knowledge and experience. And you won’t have to threaten to leave the forum because I will show you the door! If you have an issue with ANYTHING I have said send me a PM and we will straighten it out quick. None of the Admins or Moderators (or the membership) are interested in you airing out any personal issues on the forum as you have done in the past. I understand but it wasn't supposed to come out that way guys I'm not trying to be mean and all but I just need a little space about the situation. I mean I'm going to try to fix it the way I think I can fix it and if it don't work I'll go to the next way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #297 Posted February 19, 2022 And I apologize for being rude. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #298 Posted February 21, 2022 Well it's running right now thanks for all the help. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #299 Posted February 21, 2022 Okay guys the tractor runs perfectly fine at all RPMs what could cause the fuel filter to stay completely empty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #300 Posted February 21, 2022 If it runs who cares. I have some tractors with full filters some with almost empty. They run.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
