Silvertip
Supreme Mariner
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- Sep 22, 2003
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Re: Engine wont start after removing carb
Lets go back several responses where you said you saw a puddle of fuel seeping passed the throttle plates. When you have someone pump the throttle, there should be two distinct spray streams as you look into the carb. If not, there is also an accelerator pump problem. Next you said you would adjust the screw to make sure the choke was closed. That is also wrong. That screw rides on a stepped cam and controls idle speed during warm up. It does not adjust choke position. The choke is adjusted on a STONE COLD engine. Open the throttle, move the cam to the lowest step, and adjust the choke disk so the choke plate just barely closes. That's all there is to it. And lastly, why is it you want to immediately jump to the most expensive item iin the ignition system for testing. Test the coil first. It's easy and if it needs replacement, its inexpensive.
Lets go back several responses where you said you saw a puddle of fuel seeping passed the throttle plates. When you have someone pump the throttle, there should be two distinct spray streams as you look into the carb. If not, there is also an accelerator pump problem. Next you said you would adjust the screw to make sure the choke was closed. That is also wrong. That screw rides on a stepped cam and controls idle speed during warm up. It does not adjust choke position. The choke is adjusted on a STONE COLD engine. Open the throttle, move the cam to the lowest step, and adjust the choke disk so the choke plate just barely closes. That's all there is to it. And lastly, why is it you want to immediately jump to the most expensive item iin the ignition system for testing. Test the coil first. It's easy and if it needs replacement, its inexpensive.