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Good news! For the "no spark". Cleaned various connections (connected/reconnect) and tightened others. Rechecked for spark and got it. Oh no, still no start! Got that one figured out too tonight. Now a fuel problem. Removed all old fuel from tank and put in a gallon of new. Filter was okay. Checked for vacuum at inlet of fuel pump when cranking. No vacuum. Thought it might need a pump. New part cost at about $80. (cheapest) or EBAY used at about $40+. Before I think about a new pump, I figured I should take the top off pump and look at the pump diaphragm and check valves. Previous owner must of had top of pump off because I found Inlet check valve installed incorrectly. Had to removed a screw to get to the check valve to correct its installation. (Maybe I had spark all along and that I just didn't have a good ground a the plug when I checked for spark) After fixing the problem (I hoped), I cranked the engine over. IT STARTED! :good: Ran rough at first but smoothed out pretty good. Noticed a major gas leak at one carb and had to shut it down. Didn't want to. First time I heard the engine run and it sounded good. Now I figure I got dirt between the needle and seat at one carb. float. I'm gonna cross my fingers and see if I can clear it without taking the carb apart. That will be later, maybe this weekend. It's been a good night.
arty: :yahoo:
