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Re: Starving for fuel 644

Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2022 6:43 pm
by Harry
Unbelievable to me but the one I picked up at the Ace Hardware cost me $3. I was looking for one in the store and asked an elderly employee if they had any. He walked toward an aisle, and I followed. He reached down on a bottom shelf pulled out a box and took one out and said is this what you're looking for? I said yes, how many do you have. He said three and I said I'll take them all for $3 each. Bargain of the day for me. I've used two of them and have one on the shelf for my 226 project.

Keep the Peace :cop: :peace:
Harry

Re: Starving for fuel 644

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:11 pm
by Eugen
That's providence @Harry , when you find a hard to source part in a local store at a price like that.

I was able to move a little ahead tonight. 🚜 Reassembled the fenders, gas tank with new fuel line, 3pth. It's not exactly Lego so it took me about an hour and a half. Then I installed the fuel pump just as the team was arriving home from shopping at Walmart. Wasn't able to take any pictures before it got dark. 🤷‍♂️

Re: Starving for fuel 644

Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 9:40 am
by Eugen
Noticed some leak below the fuel pump so I made a new gasket for it. Cleaned up the carb nicely, re-installed. New fuel line, new clamps everywhere, new fuel filter. The tank is clean too. Now it runs beautifully once again. The new owner may not even realize it, but the fuel delivery system should be good for a long time. Now it's time for this tractor to do some work: gravel duty, plow out the potatoes, and more... :bee:

Re: Starving for fuel 644

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:21 pm
by Eugen
Wanted to provide an update. After being plagued by fuel delivery problems for a while and fixing it right, the 644 always starts without any struggles. Today it started after sitting for more than two weeks. Even the battery was weak and cranking slowly, it started. This tells me clearly that the tank, fuel line, and pump all contributed to the problem. The project 644 also starts immediately. Took both for some action today, it felt good get some seat time. You all have a great end of the weekend! :cheers: