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Originally Posted by Sam Mac
I have the same issue with a couple of my machines. It seems that when they sit for any length of time the fuel in the carb evaporates and they need to be primed to get them going. A little squirt of gas and they fire right up. I blame it on the gas. I'm tempted to replace the fuel pump with an electric fuel pump, turn the key to run for a second before cranking to fill the carb then light it off.
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In the past, I have shared your opinion. I have an 1864 that will not cold start for anything unless I prime it through the choke epening and when I do, it lights right off.
On several occasions when the engine wouldn't start cold, I pulled the top off the carb and it was still full of gasoline.
Putting a charger on the battery made it start, instantly.
Seems to me, if the battery is a little low, the solenoid won't open and let fuel in but as quick as it starts, full voltage hits and it runs.
Don't know if this is correct or not. I'll find out when the weather gets a little warmer.
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