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Old 08-22-2017, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NatySailor View Post
What do you think of running a line from the fuel can directly to the carb? Perhaps I could put a little primer bulb in the line. This would further eliminate issues upstream of the fuel pump....
Yes, excellent test except you'll be testing a dirty carb. The krap that is your fuel sample is what's been running through the carb and all its tiny passages. The carb should be cleaned as part of the troubleshooting process.
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