25 rude being cranky

tdoe

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hey all, i'm back. thanks for all your previous help w my 69' 25hp. she's got new pionts, condensors, plugs etc and runs in the barrel like a mule!! full throttle that thing almost knocked me and the barrel over. only question i have now is that she wont fire up cold w/o a quick lil spray of starting fluid. once she's warm she starts w 1 or 2 pulls. i cleaned the carb twice and sprayed all jets and ports and bypass holes w cleaner then air. am i missing something stupid? ie, should i set the points gap a lil tighter then the .20 or is there a pilot(idle) adjuster screw i overlooked?
 

Daviet

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Re: 25 rude being cranky

First, quit using starting fluid, can cause damage to your engine.
Is the choke working properly?
 

tdoe

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Re: 25 rude being cranky

i only use the slightest spritz. i dont flood the carb w it til it drips out. and yes, the choke is working properly. :confused:
 
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