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Fuel problem
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:31 am
by mastertek2000
well finally got the old gal running but i have a problem if i put gas down the carb it starts up and will start first turn for the next few hour but if i leave for like 6 hours it won't start till i put gas in carb again any ideas Thanks in advance
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:46 am
by Xamon
cracked bowl on the carb? have you checked if it is dry when it won't start?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:04 pm
by mastertek2000
Thanks will get back to it tomorrow been busy as heck
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 3:16 am
by scoutpilot
When was it last rebuilt?
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 12:06 pm
by mastertek2000
Not sure just pick it about10 days ago
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 12:39 pm
by scoutpilot
How long did it sit before you bought it?
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:07 pm
by mastertek2000
3years from what I was told
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:22 pm
by scoutpilot
Every gasket and probably the accelerator pump inside has dried up and cracked.
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:37 am
by whydahdvr
If you need a field pump or carb rebuilt, Then and Now Automotive in Weymouth does great work. I had problems with both but got them done about 3 years ago and haven't had a problem - with them - since.
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 4:09 am
by mastertek2000
thanks guy will let you know what i find when i get back to it this weekend