Combines 7720 having a strokeIJ

T3

Guest
Just a thought, is there black sludge in the tank. Down south this a reoccuring problem. Sludge builds up around suction screen and restricts fuel flow. I have been told that this is an algae and actuallly grows in the tank. Good luck T3
 

Erky

Guest
Sounds like something in the tank as it tends to happen when turning or going onto a road. Also you said after you filled it ran ok. Could be a suction leak when tank is low.
 

sodbuster

Guest
Yes Check the fuel screen, ours plugged this year and it sounds like the same deal. good luck with it.
 

Deereman

Guest
There are two screens to clean, one on the bottom of the tank and the other is on the transfer pump on the back side of the engine. Also it might pay to check the electric pump by cracking the line where it arrives at the engine with the key on to see if it is pumping all the way up. Another idea is the next time it dies, stop everything and check for fuel flow by taking off the bowl on the bottom of the tank. This could tell you if something is in the tank. A friend of mine found a ball of tape in their 7720 when it was new this way. Hope this helps.
 

guru

Guest
remove the screen in the bottom of tank it is blocked this should solve the problem you will find the bottom half of the screen is blocked and the when the fuel level gets down you starve the engine it is worth while for you to check the one on the pump cheers
 

Wheat_whacker

Guest
Remove the sediments bowl and take your air chuck and blow back up into the tank. A bunch of chaff and crud has accumulated in the bottom of your tank. Remember it this winter and take the tank off and have it boiled out. WW
 

Wheat_whacker

Guest
Remove the sediments bowl and take your air chuck and blow back up into the tank. A bunch of chaff and crud has accumulated in the bottom of your tank. Remember it this winter and take the tank off and have it boiled out. WW
 

rf

Guest
Wheatwacker, I usually leave fuel in the tank but treat it with conditioner for the winter is that a good thingIJ I live in near dallas so we very seldom get below 20 degrees.
 

Wheat_whacker

Guest
your getting too much excessive moisture.. that's what's doing it
 

Duane

Guest
This is not related to the plugging of fuel flow but something to look at that can cause problems is if the fuel is being starved because the fuel cutt off cable is not set right. Then the knob is pushed in there still could be some fuel starvation.