My old post was getting too long, so here is a new one with a specific question. Thanks for all the advice, I'm working on your getting them all done.
The saga continues...poor starting that is.
One thing I have noticed is that every time I unthread the anti-siphon valve from the tank fitting, there is usually very little fuel in the hose, in spite of repeated cranking. (60+ seconds in 10-second intervals)
The anti-siphon always seats tight one way, is free flowing the other when I blow into it. Then I reassemble the fittiing and hose from anti-siphon to water separator, and the engine starts WITHIN 3-5 seconds of cranking- even though I have just filled everything with air by breaking the fittings/ hose.
I just don't get it- how does the fuel get from the tank to the carb and start every time I take the anti-siphon apart, but it is forever to start unless I do this.
PS: Only one more run left this year, and I intend to rebuild carb over the winter, but looking for any ideas. Also, I will install the fuel pump "cheater switch" which some of you have said is the way to go.
Thanks, Woody-jh
The saga continues...poor starting that is.
One thing I have noticed is that every time I unthread the anti-siphon valve from the tank fitting, there is usually very little fuel in the hose, in spite of repeated cranking. (60+ seconds in 10-second intervals)
The anti-siphon always seats tight one way, is free flowing the other when I blow into it. Then I reassemble the fittiing and hose from anti-siphon to water separator, and the engine starts WITHIN 3-5 seconds of cranking- even though I have just filled everything with air by breaking the fittings/ hose.
I just don't get it- how does the fuel get from the tank to the carb and start every time I take the anti-siphon apart, but it is forever to start unless I do this.
PS: Only one more run left this year, and I intend to rebuild carb over the winter, but looking for any ideas. Also, I will install the fuel pump "cheater switch" which some of you have said is the way to go.
Thanks, Woody-jh