scimitar858
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- May 16, 2012
- Messages
- 39
Hi All,I have a 1971 18 hp that won't start,it has new plugs and points fitted and there is a big fat blue spark on both plugs,there is 115 compression on both cylinders,however when you remove the plugs after 6 or so pulls,the lower plug and cylinder are wet but the upper ones arn't,they are dry,there is also a pipe that runs from the carb manifold to the bottom section of the plate that has the fuel pump on it,this is full of petrol,should it be?you occasionally also get a back fire when pulling the engine over.Also there are no markings on the hand throttle,where should it be set to start,i've tried it in all positions to no avail.Any help would be much appreciated.