2003 Nissan NS 8 hp / 2 stroke not starting

fastbull4

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Nissan 8 hp 2-stroke has been running geat for a year. Now it doesn't want to start unless the gas cap is tight and the choke is closed. It also often stalls at idle. I noticed today a couple of ounces of fuel residue in the forward corner of the housing (as the engine is set up after each use). It's not a lot, but I don't think a new motor should be leaking fuel somewhere up top. I tightened the brass screw directly centered under the fuel pump today as it was loose. It seemed to do the trick. Or is that just wishful thinking?
 

moderator1

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Re: 2003 Nissan NS 8 hp / 2 stroke not starting

Moving to Honda and Nissan and Tohatsu Questions.
 

TOHATSU GURU

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Re: 2003 Nissan NS 8 hp / 2 stroke not starting

If the carb drain screw was loose it would allow the engine to suck air and allow fuel to leak. You probably fixed it.
 
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