Not starting, but started yesterday.

[frank8003]

The small black three fingered clip holds the button on. They sometimes just pop off for no reason. ..............

Does one slowly pull the engine cutoff out or just yank it out and leave it out to shut off the engine?
All indications are that the button pops off for a reason. I seek the reason.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Well done for working to the fix solution, from the guidence offered. Hope it starts runs and drives good again.

 

[DavidWymore]

I know of a guy who stuck his on with jb weld, bad idea in my opinion, I think the button is there to swivel.

I think they fall off because of the plunger sticking from sticky fuel or debris but I dunno...

 

[frank8003]

two threads
two trucks
two problems the same need one solution?

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?133149-Fuel-Issues-No-Start
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?137904-Not-starting-but-started-yesterday

 

[DavidWymore]

I think it's time for a better buttonholderclipthing. I could probably come up with some thing, anyone have a bad HH, button, and clip? I don't want to pull apart either of my "running" trucks.

 

[j906harley]

Okay a huge thanks to everyone that helped me figure this out. Sheila is back up and running and my spirits are lifted. I'm so greatfull there is a great group of folks in here that took a little time out of their day to help.

 

[jlpayne]

Can I hijack this thread a bit? Yesterday went to start the duece for a Father's Day cleaning had all 4kids ready to help! Well it cranked up, hit high idle than stalled...now I can't get to start...do you guys think I should start the same troubleshooting? Or does this sound like a different fuel problem? Maybe a clog? Wieed how it ran than nothing...

 

[red]

I know of a guy who stuck his on with jb weld, bad idea in my opinion, I think the button is there to swivel.

I think they fall off because of the plunger sticking from sticky fuel or debris but I dunno...

I wonder who did that..... opcorn:

Worked without issue for me for the next 2k miles.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Can I hijack this thread a bit? Yesterday went to start the duece for a Father's Day cleaning had all 4kids ready to help! Well it cranked up, hit high idle than stalled...now I can't get to start...do you guys think I should start the same troubleshooting? Or does this sound like a different fuel problem? Maybe a clog? Wieed how it ran than nothing...

Start by checking filters. With the power switch on, open the filter petcocks on the bottom. Then I'd bleed the fuel at the top of the secondarys. Then I'd give it a whiff of starting fluid. Then I'd check the fuel shutoff rod is free. Then its time to dig into the IP.