<VV> Fwd: Was VAPOR LOCK - now starting after storage

[Marc Sheridan]

What I do is with my mechanical pump is to run the starter, without pumping
the gas pedal, until the oil pressure light goes off. By the time that
happens the carbs are full of gas and oil has been circulated. Two pumps on
the gas and it starts right up.

Marc Sheridan


On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 5:07 PM, J R Read <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> For the (essentially once a year) spring ritual of starting the engine when
> the carbs are dry, it only takes (less than) 5 minutes to loosen the pointy
> bolt which holds the pump in place.  It can be primed (along with the carb
> bowls) by manually pumping the fuel for that first start.  Hold it so that
> the pump push rod is on the edge of the pump housing and gently push the
> pump down to activate the pushrod.  Repeat the action several times (maybe
> around 15 to 20) until you feel pressure or can see or smell gas in the
> carbs.  Reinstall the pump and turn the key.
> Later, JR
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> >I wouldn't say paranoid. But I think the electric pump is a good idea - if
> > it is used correctly - The alternative may well be worse. After sitting,
> > crank,  crank ,crank and it won't start. Pull the air cleaner and pour
> > some
> > gas down the  carb or air cleaner, washing oil off the cylinder walls,
> > then it
> > starts. Which  is worse? I don't know.
> >
> > How about crank it a bit, then turn on the pump and start it up. No
> > downside. - Seth
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