Super A runs dry on hill.

On the way back to the shed there is a short but steep grade to climb. If I'm not careful and get low on gas, on the way up, all the gas runs to the back of the tank and the engin dies. Coasting to the bottom, restarting and backing up gets the same result. Is there a way to rig the gas tank/gas lines to utilize all the gas? Watching the gas level, carying extra or leaving a can by the hill all require planning ahead and I can't count on that happening. It's the only hill around here and it's only around 100 yards from the shed. I always think I can make it and wind up walking.

No matter what I am doing 95% of the time I carry a gal. of gas with me just so if I run out I can get back the the house to get more gas. Plus with this new crap gas I never leave much if any gas in the tanks for very long

fill it up before you leave the shead

your post made my day. thanks. i have had same problem, going up the hill. i usually manage to back up and make it.

Really the only practical solution to that problem is to keep more gas in the tank.

If you're that low that going up a hill causes you to run out of gas and stall, the amount of fuel in the tank can be easily measured in CUPS, not gallons. There's just not much left and you're only minutes away from not being able to run on level ground, either.

The soultion is so simple that I can think of the answer. Either put more gas in it when you leave the barn or move to a place that doesn't have any hills.

You see, "problem solved"

You need to keep more gas in the tank.

Purchase a sediment bowl and valve assembly for a Distillate tractor (it has two outlet valves and threaded fittings)
Purchase a nice round lawnmower tank and make a bracket to allow easy mount and removal of the tank.
Use a barbed fitting and fuel injection rated fuel line to connect the tank to the sediment bowl.
Fill the small tank with gasoline.
Switch them when putting the tractor away to get it up the hill!
Then switch back to the main tank when parked, and remove the auxillary tank to empty into your car or other unit.
It seems complex, but it will for sure work.
You could get a distillate hood and tank and valve to use, but they are less portable, and more expensive. Jim

I had a tractor that was always running out of gas, one day I traded it for another and it was so economacle that the fuel distributor ask if I was buying my gas someplace else.

I thought of a solution:

NASCAR crews put extra-long fuel lines in their cars that hold a gallon of gasoline to extend their range in races.

All you need is a longer fuel line to get you up the hill. Make a coil out of several feet of 5/16" steel line to fit up under the fuel tank.

Really, the problem is easily solved by a simple change in behavior. There is no valid reason that it can't be done this way.

(quoted from post at 08:38:13 11/26/13) The soultion is so simple that I can think of the answer. Either put more gas in it when you leave the barn or move to a place that doesn't have any hills.

You see, "problem solved"

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I laughed out loud!!

Like the old model T = Then around and back up the hill. Or put more gas inn the tank

I think move the shed to the bottom of the hill
Dennis

if none of the above work, enjoy the walk. We all need a little exercise.

Back up the hill

Gonna leave you guys a little tip. First the reply of a longer fuel line makes very good sense. I know some tanks have baffles just for this but they need to be built that way. Now for people who run out of fuel. In your car or truck it is not too cool to carry a gas can. The Pennsy turnpike it is illegal. Many years ago I think it was pensoil or some one like that who sold "emergency" gas for the trunk of your car. It was like $16.oo for a little one half gallon of this magic stuff in a yellow mini plastic gas can with a filler spout on it.
Move to today. Carry a long neck funnel in your vehicle. Next go to Home depot and buy a jug of Klean Strip brand "KLEAN-HEAT' odorless heater fuel. NOT the K1 stuff.!! This is the same as the previous item I told you about. It is a synthetic kerosene and is great stuff. Yes I ran out of gas two times and this stuff did the trick to the next gas staion. Just drive easy with no lead foot.I use it in all of my kerosene lamps. No smell at all and no carbon up on the wick once the synthetic has dissolved all of the old gunk out of your lamp. You can also use it as prepsall when you paint. It drys with NO residue. On my small engines I run them dry and then put a 1/4 cup of this syn. kero in and run them again till dry. The float never hangs now and no drips or weaps in the spring. Give it a try.. it works great! Jeffcat

I"m not sure if it will work, but my 9 N ford has a settlement bowl that you only open 2 turns and it draws from a riser that extends about an inch above the bottom of the tank. When you run out, open it up the rest of the way and are able to use the remainder of the gas. like having a reserve tank.

A large inline filter may also be an option to give it more fuel capacity.

Extra fuel line would also work, but it's gravity fed, you'll have to be careful with how it is routed.

Like others have said, the easiest way is to keep the tank a little more full.

(quoted from post at 16:23:13 11/26/13) Back up the hill

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Didn't you read the OP? He runs his tractor so dry that even that doesn't work!

just put a 1 gallon can of gas on the tractor platform and put it in before climbing the hill, the little can doesnt take up much room and the 1 gallon will be less danger of spilling fuel onthe hot engine or exhaust , i do that with both of my tractors as with my messed up body long walks are out of the question

Rode a relative's Super A pulling a trailer load of wood backwards down an extremely steep 300 yard long hill due to same thing. Thought about baling off, but "shorts" stuck to seat. Fortunately was able to keep it straight and ease it into a wet swale at bottom with no damage. Checked it and it started right up again; figure nose up angle on hill, drawbar load (aggravating nose up attitude), and low fuel tried to get me. Found owner "thought" he had put "enough" gas in it; I hadn't checked as he had taken it down hill prior to my arrival and we had moved it around while loading trailer. Ever since, I put a can of gas in it before I move it-even around level areas. Also strongly suggested he fix non-working brakes on it for the good of all.