[Chaser]

So the 216 was giving me some issues today. Acted like it was running out of gas and would stall, but I had over 1/4 tank. First I noticed the condenser wire was not connected. But it still didn't want to run well. Then I noticed a harness connector below the coil that looked lose. When I grabbed it it came disconnected. fixed than and it ran like a champ, but I only ran it into the shed, so not sure the issues are fixed or not. I did take the time to pull the muffler off since the inlet flange was cracked all the way around. Went to put it back on and noticed the bracket on the back that was broken off, so I welded that back on. Was nice not having that rattle from the loose muffler.

 

[Kster526]

That could have been if not it check the fuel pump it may be dirty that fuel is hard on them .
Open it up and see if there is dirt or corrosion in it. Be careful you cannot get the diaphragms anymore and have to buy a whole new fuel pump.
So is the 216 coming along on Saturday?

 

[Chaser]

no, just the S92 this time. I was hoping S92 and 30 cart, but I aint had the time to work on the cart...

 

[backwoods]

You'll have two there chaser one just has a few miles to travel

 

[Kster526]

Glad your gonna be coming down Greg.

 

[backwoods]

I can't really afford it but I need some time away with Avery to clear my head, the goal is everything I bring down as far as parts will sell to help pay the way back home.

 

[Chaser]

Hey, will these things keep running (rough) with a dirty fuel pump?

 

[Kster526]

depends I opened up my 210's and it was loaded with dirt. You cannot get rebuild kits so open carefully. Mine runs alot better but I still will be buying a new one one of these dayts.

 

[Chaser]

Wife mowed with the 216 today while I away, she said it wouldn't go very fast. Pretty sure it's because the varriator was all the way back.

 

[truck21]

Next fuel pump issue I have I will be going low pressure electric. Had one on the 212 I traded off for the 208 and that thing only turned over once or twice before it was running.

 

[Kster526]

Mine kept shutting off as it was out of fuel and I had fuel in the filter but not the bowl.( filter in line under tractor)
I've looked into the fuel pump Don.
The 210's newest issue is it keeps throwing the drive belt.
So tired of working on it right now it's sitting in the garage. Gonna have to get new drive bets for it. Adjusting them did not help.

 

[Chaser]

Well after the defective 1st electric fuel pump I got the second hooked up today, it actually works. Tomorrow i'll grab some fuel line and replace that while I am at it.

 

[Chaser]

This damn thing is killing me! Electric fuel pump and new fuel hose on. But the 2 month old battery won't hold enough charge to start the stupid thing.....

 

[truck21]

Guess that will be in the for sale section soon! LOL

 

[Chaser]

Very possible!!!

 

[Kster526]

You give up easy for a service man!! LOL

I'll swap the 210 I have if yours is frustrating you this one would just leave you shaking your head. I'm sure you'll figure it out soon.

 

[Chaser]

Ok any ideas.... 2 month old battery. Battery charged up and charger still hooked up, but not enough juice to crank the engine fast enough to start....
It's like there's extra pull from somewhere.

 

[truck21]

Have you checked point gap? (I KNOW SORE SUBJECT AFTER THE 210) Also act may not be working properly. Try hooking jumper cables up to your truck for more boost.

 

[Chaser]

How dare you...
It may have something to do with this pointsaver or whatever this thing is.

 

[SelectOSpeed]

Ok any ideas.... 2 month old battery. Battery charged up and charger still hooked up, but not enough juice to crank the engine fast enough to start....
It's like there's extra pull from somewhere.

Check your battery cable connections. Especially the grounds. The engine is isolated with rubber mounts in its cradle and has a grounding strap to provide proper ground. Years of dirty use and corrosion will create high resistance and cause slow cranking. Also check the terminal ends and the connection to the chassis. A simple way to diagnose this problem is to connect a booster cable to the negative battery terminal on one end and the other to a clean ground point near the starter preferably, or to any good clean point on the engine. If bad grounds are in fact the problem , you will be amazed at how fast the engine turns over with this test. Don't neglect the positive terminals either, especially at the solenoid. If you find all connections up to par, and no improvement, have the starter freshened up. HTH. J.