Ok, here we go.
Craftsman DLT 46"
Engine Model 445777
Type 01 29 E1
Code 000210YG
How long it's been sitting is any ones guess. I got it for free, really just to use for parts (mostly the trans).
But of course was curious why it was junked, so had to see why.
1. Fixed the no spark on right cylinder by replacing coil.
2. Fixed the famous click click click by replacing starter solenoid.
3. Replaced fuel filter just because I had a new one on hand.
4. Charged the dead battery overnight.
5. connected 2 spark plug testers to spark plugs(Both fire good).
Engine turns over really good but acts like no fuel. just cranks.
1. I pulled fuel hose from fuel pump outlet and cranked engine,
and it spits out a good volume of gas.
2. If i plug the tube and crank engine and let of tube gas shoots
further, so I believe we got pressure.
Now to the good parts!
3. I at first am unable to blow into the carb inlet tube no matter
how hard I try and blow, but am able to blow through it with
air compressor hose. I also see lots of gas shooting out the 2
tubes inside the the the(damn it sorry brain lock), you know
same place you pour gas down to manually prime.
once nothing but air is coming out those 2 tubes I can then
easily blow though tube with just my lung power.
sorry, need to back up a second here. After I used air hose
to blow through, tube the mower will start immediately. But
will only run till that initial gas is burned.
If I then try and re-blow into carb tube, I cannot, it's like it's
plugged again. Using air hose again on tube till air shoots
out and again it will start but dies within few seconds.
If I continue to pour small amounts of fuel directly into carb
it will continue to run.
Last interesting thing is:
It seem to run the best and longest if I just disconnected fuel
line from carb inlet and connected air hose to it. Then primed
carb and start it. Then apply some air to inlet, and it ran for
like 20 seconds. way longer than just priming carb, which
runs for average 2-4 seconds.
I hope this sparks some good tips.
My personal thoughts = 1. Maybe not enough fuel pressure.
I am not sure if my not being able to blow through carb inlet tube while there is gas in it carb means anything, VS being able to blow through it after using air hose and compressor first.
thanks
Douglas
Craftsman DLT 46"
Engine Model 445777
Type 01 29 E1
Code 000210YG
How long it's been sitting is any ones guess. I got it for free, really just to use for parts (mostly the trans).
But of course was curious why it was junked, so had to see why.
1. Fixed the no spark on right cylinder by replacing coil.
2. Fixed the famous click click click by replacing starter solenoid.
3. Replaced fuel filter just because I had a new one on hand.
4. Charged the dead battery overnight.
5. connected 2 spark plug testers to spark plugs(Both fire good).
Engine turns over really good but acts like no fuel. just cranks.
1. I pulled fuel hose from fuel pump outlet and cranked engine,
and it spits out a good volume of gas.
2. If i plug the tube and crank engine and let of tube gas shoots
further, so I believe we got pressure.
Now to the good parts!
3. I at first am unable to blow into the carb inlet tube no matter
how hard I try and blow, but am able to blow through it with
air compressor hose. I also see lots of gas shooting out the 2
tubes inside the the the(damn it sorry brain lock), you know
same place you pour gas down to manually prime.
once nothing but air is coming out those 2 tubes I can then
easily blow though tube with just my lung power.
sorry, need to back up a second here. After I used air hose
to blow through, tube the mower will start immediately. But
will only run till that initial gas is burned.
If I then try and re-blow into carb tube, I cannot, it's like it's
plugged again. Using air hose again on tube till air shoots
out and again it will start but dies within few seconds.
If I continue to pour small amounts of fuel directly into carb
it will continue to run.
Last interesting thing is:
It seem to run the best and longest if I just disconnected fuel
line from carb inlet and connected air hose to it. Then primed
carb and start it. Then apply some air to inlet, and it ran for
like 20 seconds. way longer than just priming carb, which
runs for average 2-4 seconds.
I hope this sparks some good tips.
My personal thoughts = 1. Maybe not enough fuel pressure.
I am not sure if my not being able to blow through carb inlet tube while there is gas in it carb means anything, VS being able to blow through it after using air hose and compressor first.
thanks
Douglas
