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gator carb flooding no spark issue

sgoffman93 Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4 southern california

2013-02-21          186235

i have recently been rebuilding a 98 john deere trail gator. and have ran into a issue i cant figure out. the carb keeps flooding so i cant seem to get a spark because it drowns it. i have so far replaced the fuel pump because it wasnt pumping into the engine block and now this. i have new fuel lines and spark plugs and air filter. but im not sure what to do next please help

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gator carb flooding no spark issue

gatoraider Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 544 Maryland

2013-02-21          186236

You need a new float needle in the carb.................Take the carb off and take the bowl off. Turn the carb upside down and look at the float, if it dips down in the front the needle is worn out. ....

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gator carb flooding no spark issue

jkwilborn Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7

2013-02-21          186237

First place I'd go is the carb. It has a float in it that if stuck will allow it to flood. Try that for a start. Do you have spark? Try putting the 'dry' plug in the cap and with the threads grounded, turn it over and see if you get spark.

If not check the wires under the cover under the seats, this a perfect place for rats (or other things) to eat those wires. If they are disconnected, you won't get ignition. Every one that has been sitting and doesn't start has these wires eaten.

Jack ....

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gator carb flooding no spark issue

sgoffman93 Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4 southern california

2013-02-21          186239

and it does have spark we did ground it and it has good spark. ....

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gator carb flooding no spark issue

sgoffman93 Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4 southern california

2013-02-21          186240

but i turned the float upside down and its doesnt dip at all :/ ....

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gator carb flooding no spark issue

spyder Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 78 East of Taihape, New Zealand   Pics

2013-02-24          186284

It (The carb)will probably benefit greatly from a jolly good clean out.
You need to take out the jets and blow it with compressed air. There may be some white deposits of corrosion in the bowl. Clean it out thoroughly. Given its age and the fact that you need to go to a certain amount of trouble anyway, it's worth spending a little money to replace the needle valve and the float. Also the float bowl seal. ....

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