L245 sudden dying problem

[1945Dave]

My post will be similar to one by Lenny. Same tractor. However, my problem started after having filled the tank with clean fresh fuel and running perfectly normal for 1/2 hour or so. Out of the blue the engine started slowing down and running rough. Not at all like running out of fuel which I have done in the past. I had to limp back to the garage and after letting it cool down drained the tank into clear containers (six) looking for dirt or water. Zero. Perfectly clear and clean. Still, thought a new fuel filter might help. Blew out the primary fuel line and also the injectors return line. After opening the single fitting at the injector pump and verifying good fuel flow (by gravity) to that fitting it started right up. But sure enough 2 or 3 minutes later the stumbling dying process started all over. That’s where I am right now.

Concerned this is a injector pump issue. Help.

 

[shootem604]

You need to use a 17mm wrench to loosen the fitting at each injector. Pull the decompression knob and crank it over for 20 seconds at a time (allowing the starter) to cool until the bubbles are fully worked out of each.