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316 Fuel Pickup

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I replaced all the fuel lines on my JD316 earlier this year. The tractor runs out of gas with 1/4 tank still showing on the gauge. I used about 4-5" of fuel line inside the tank and installed a new pickup screen and check valve. I pulled the tank and pickup hose today and the hose has a 90deg bend in it. There are no kinks,it's a smooth gradual bend. I thought the hose would be laying on the bottom of the tank,but it can't be since the tractor runs out of fuel at 1/4 tank. JD parts does not specify a length, it just says cut from a 10' piece of M62370. Does anyone know how long the hose in the tank should be?
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Hello Dan
I replaced the fuel Lines on my Son in Law's 1991 John Deere 316 as well as my 1984 John Deere 318. I matched the existing fuel Line pick up hose to the Original and added a couple more inches of hose to Insure that it was laying on the bottom of the gas tank. I did Not Place the small gas Pick up screen on either machine as I Now have Two see through gas filter's Mounted on my fir wall that filters the gas coming from the gas tank as well as one in the line that goes directly to the Carburetor. This way I can see when they get dirty and replace them if needed without Taking off the fender pan to service the Internal Gas Tank gas filter which is a PITA. The Filler neck Fuel Gauges are not accurate at all mine has to be Full of gas all the way up to the top of the Gas Tank tube to show a full Tank of fuel. I hope this help's, Kurt
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Hello Dan
Use Tygon Line if you have some to use but I did Not use the Tygon fuel line it is Very Pricey. I run nothing But Pure Gasoline and Lucas Ethanol safe Guard in my 318 it has no issues. Original gas hose lasted 31 Years on my 1983 John Deere 318 so why wouldn't the new rubber gas line go that Long again? Regards, Kurt
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