74 Commando left side issues
I did check float levels and found one initailly incorrect, and fixed it so I believe they are both right now, and not part of this problem. Good to know it was indeed a partially blocked pilot jet in your case. Thanks. Ted
Hi Dave: I am also using about the same amount of throttle opening as you when starting, and no choke. Still takes 8 to 10 kicks to get it to run. On the 5th or 6th kick, it will start momentarily and run for a few seconds and then die. Finally lights up about kick number 10. When its warmed up one kick is all it needs, even if its sat for an hour or so after a run.daveh said:What throttle opening are you using when starting from cold? I crack open the throttle about 1/8th, without choke, and it makes a big difference to easy cold starting. Having said that, I once had a partially blocked pilot jet on one carb, and it was hard to start from cold until I cleared it. BTW, have you checked your float levels?
I did check float levels and found one initailly incorrect, and fixed it so I believe they are both right now, and not part of this problem. Good to know it was indeed a partially blocked pilot jet in your case. Thanks. Ted