On Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:04:48 -0700, Erik wrote:


I'm not a tractor guy... never worked on one. However, from the little
I've see of them, they look to have gravity fuel systems... and I agree
with Larry about checking the fuel cap vent. Someone could have even
replaced the cap with a modern non vented one.

I've also seen an ignition capacitor or two that act up when warm.

(BTW, fuel tank vents are a required pre flight inspection item on most,
if not all light aircraft.)

Oh, you betcha! That's a simple check, and you REALLY don't want that
big Air Conditioner Fan on the front of an airplane to stop turning,
the moment it stops everyone is sweating buckets.

The fuel cap reminds me of a story... if I've told it here before, just
stop me.
Snip for length

But sadly wannabe immediately had another issue... mainly he lacked the
275lb beer gut necessary to start the damned thing. But he worked hard
and acquired one in short order.

Guess you had to be there.

Might be easier to retrofit a decent electric starter... Some of us
are already far too close to 275 for comfort.