Re: 1925 Rowboat Motor Starting Problems
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There are two valves in that carburetor. One is the needle valve, the other is the poppet valve. The poppet valve should have a return spring on it to close it. If the poppet valve and seat are worn, fuel will leak and flood the motor when you try to start it. Try this: Gently close the needle valve and try to start the motor until all firing stops and fuel is cleared from the motor. Then rope it over a couple more times to make sure. Finally, open the needle valve 3/4 turn and immediately try to start the motor. If the results are better, look into reseating the poppet valve.
Keep us posted…
Tom
Tom,
I am using a model T coil to run the motor. I will check the poppet valve and post again
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