2284 runs then stops
 

Hello all,

I have a 2284SGT fixer upper that is running rough. It will start and run for a while(5-20 minutes) then sputter and stop, won't start again for awhile and then repeats the process. If I put gas directly in carb it will start and run a few seconds until it burns the gas I poured in. gas is flowing fine from tank to fuel pump. Kohler Command 22hp

After reading some older posts I am thinking Ignition coils, Carb, or fuel pump.
Any thoughts?

Thanks in advace!

If the coils were the problem it shouldn't fire with the fuel in carb trick. If it were the carb it shouldn't fire after cooling down unless it's boiling the fuel in the float, so that leaves fuel pump in my book. When it is running check flow from pump as a control, then when it dies check to see if the flow is the same. :TwoCents: Worth exactly what you paid for it. Some one on here knows what is wrong instead of guessing like me.

Thanks Red,

Hopefully it is fuel pump as it looks easiest to get at and replace! :bash2:

:Welcome2:

Looking forward to your pics after you get it running!

:WWP:

Thanks Duke, will get some pics up soon, first of my 1872 that runs nice!

How do you add those signatures to your posts?
thank you

Think I figured out the signature and pictures, here is a pic of 1872 with winter setup.

Looks great Tim! Glad you got the sig figured out! Got any more pics?

Great looking 1872, Tim! :beerchug:

thanks guys,

Couple more pics of 1872, no pics of 2284 plus not pretty to look at right now...

Tim,

I dont know the 2284 but I think it has the tank under the seat? You might be pulling a vacuum on the fuel tank due to a plugged vent on the cap? I had this issue with neighbors B&S engine - plugged fuel cap vent - it would run for 20 minutes then sputter and die.

Took some time to figure that one out..good luck