White 5542 won't pull gas

[glenliz87]

Hi everyone!
I have a White/Cockshutt 5542 combine that will not pump gas. I started it last week after it sat for about 3 years untouched without problems. It ran fine, moved it around the yard & shut it off a few times & restarted again without a hitch. Last couple of days I could not get it started. Checked the fuel punp & no gas coming out when I turn the engine over. I found a used pump, nothing. I put on a brand new pump & still nothing. I had put in fresh gas, new gas filter & checked all fuel lines for obstructions. I did everything I could think of that is fuel related with no luck. As long as I pour gas in the carb it will run, otherwise no. Anyone ever run in to this problem before? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[Ill John]

Put a temporary electric pump on it, if that works, I'd suspect whatever internal engine part that makes the pump work. Being me, I'd probably make the electric pump permanent.

 

[glenliz87]

Ill John,
Thank you for the info. I was thinking of trying that as well. I"ll give that a try once I can get my hands on an electric pump. I didn"t really want to buy a new one since I don"t use this combine every year. Anyway, thanks again!

 

[Anonymous-0]

didn't hear you say you changed the rubber fuel lines I have had these crack after getting them running after setting for a while they won't leak much gas but on the suction side they will let you pump air but not fuel just a thought

 

[Anonymous-0]

go to EBAY and get one make sure that the pressure is low like 5 to 7 PSI or you will push gas past the carb needle and you will flood the engine. i use 2 to 4 PSI pumps i get off EBAY for 22.00 and they work great