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Old 03-15-2013, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank7 View Post
The fact that the engine turners over eliminates most of the electrical issues. It sounds like a fuel flow problem and most likely a float problem in the carb. The needle and seat could be leaking off while sitting causing you not to have reserve fuel for start up. We are finding a good amount build-up in the carbs when we remove and dismantle, we then soak in acid and reassemble and adjust.
Frank, thanks. One of my golf buddies who does his own car mechanics felt the same i.e it could be the carburetor.
Once I get home, I will pull the carb and clean it. Is there a commercial acid bath solution that I need to ask for?