gpmcdowell
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I have a 2001 BF50 tiller that runs great for about 40 minutes. After being off but still warm, it will start but as soon as shifted into gear dies. I have changed oil and filter, put in new factory water pump kit, changed gear case lube, put in new fuel pump, fuel filter, thermostat, and fuel line/filter/ bulb. Here are my questions: Does the engine have a disable feature from overheating and or oil pressure and would that feature allow it to start but then die when shifted? If I disconnect the yellow and orange wires (from the senders), would that eliminate the disabling inputs? Having read many posts in here, today I will take the lower unit off and try to flush with garden hose. The water from the pee hole is never that hot. However, the impeller I removed was really in bad shape, so there may be pieces in the engine. Compression was 195, 190 and 185 cold and dry. They all hit 195 with a squirt of oil. Plugs are relatively new and look fine.
Any other driveway tests I can do? Thanx in advance for your time and inputs.
Any other driveway tests I can do? Thanx in advance for your time and inputs.