this is actually almost the same problem im having i got fuel i got spark and i can get it started and idle it as long as a buddy is adjusting the choke manually. Should i replace the choke or adjust the spring ive already done the adjustment to the second notch clockwise and checked the fuse the choke is energizing the choke butterfly it is not adjusting according to temperature even after warmed up if my buddy lets it go after several minutes of warming up it dies... any suggestions
First of all, thanks to everyone for the fast responses.
I took a video of my carb.. I am pretty clueless right now about engines so I am hoping it will help me help you identify the problem..
The gold plate i am opening... is this the choke butterfly?? The only way i can figure out how to open and close it is with my fingers. I pushed the throttle foward and saw gas.. but i dont know if i have one of those things that the car in the video had.. im lost! lol
http://youtu.be/fN7jAuiltPA
Watch This - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hisH4mARPc
The first 15 seconds show a properly working accelerator pump.
With the engine cold:
Do NOT start the engine!
Get a friend to work the throttle
Remove the flame arrestor from the carberator.
Take note of where the choke butterfly is positioned.
HAve the friend advance the throttle to the wide open throttle position while you look down the caberator throat.
The choke butterfly should close or partly close. (Depending on temp.)
You should see the desired stream of gasoline as in the video.
Pull the throlle back to the neutral position.
The choke butter fly should remain closed.
Let us know what you find.