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Originally Posted by three4rd
Tim...LOL about taking a...well..you know. I had replaced the fuel line, cleaned out the tank real good, and also installed an inline fuel filter. Engine doesn't really smoke - but does have some blow-by (not real noticeable though). Uses a good amount of oil as I mentioned awhile back. My brother had asked the same thing about a possible reduction in fuel flow, and we thought a filter might not be a bad idea. The tank did have some dirt inside it, the petcock screen was junk, and so I got rid of that.
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I cast my vote with the "sounds like fuel starvation" group. Have you checked the vent hole in the gas tank cap for blockage. If enough air can't get in the tank to let fuel flow out freely, your motor will run like crap or even die. I've seen it multiple times. To test, simply loosen the cap and drive it around.
My vote on a new tractor is this: If you have the money and spending it it is not a problem then go for it. Obviously this older tractor has given you a lot of frustration so why continue asking for more. Besides, with the additional factors that you mentioned that have to be addressed it sounds like you are more in need of a total restoration not just getting the engine running.
On the "3 years and junk it opinions", I don't buy it. I agree that today's new stuff ain't made like it used to be but there is no reason why with any amount of reasonable maintenance that any brand's POS won't last 10 years unless you are overworking it.