motor only starts on choke/carb cleaner

hitace

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my 1952 only will start if you spry a little carb cleaner in the carb is this ok?I would think its better to have a outboard addicted to carb cleaner then starting fluid?
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: motor only starts on choke/carb cleaner

Use pre-mix in a spray bottle. Is your choke functioning properly?
 

hitace

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Re: motor only starts on choke/carb cleaner

the high speed needle/choke needle bracket is broke and its a pain to start
 

hitace

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Re: motor only starts on choke/carb cleaner

so i cant choke it
 
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hitace

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Re: motor only starts on choke/carb cleaner

heres a pic
 

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deejaycee_2000

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Re: motor only starts on choke/carb cleaner

hey hitace ... we are still waiting for pics of the big motor you bought ....
 
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