[Checker-l] Hard Starting

[john_weinhoeft]

Will,

Several possibilities come to mind ...

1. Float set a bit low so the needle and seat are not 
staying closed (maybe not a problem as long as fuel pump is 
working properly).

2. Damaged needle / seat - all it takes is a small nick or 
scratch

3. Choke setting wrong and/or bad electric choke (may not be 
getting voltage which is easy to check).

4. Mechanical fuel pump starting to go so it doesn't 
"maintain" pressure when the engine is turned off, allowing 
gas to drain back and actually "siphoning" gas out of the 
carb bowl.

If it works well in warm weather, check the choke first.

If it acts the same in all weather, check the fuel system.

John

William T. Brandum wrote:

> 
> Since Mats brought up the subject of carbs, let me ask this: Why do I 
> have to pump the heck out of the gas when starting my cab, after it's 
> been sitting a day or two? I rebuilt the carb a few months ago, and 
> while I'm not exactly a top-grade mechanic, it did improve my gas 
> mileage considerably and eliminated the dieselling, so I'm hoping it's 
> not the carb. A shot of starting fluid starts the car pretty quickly. It 
> appears the carb isn't keeping gas in it. So is this the carb's fault or 
> the fuel pump? I suppose it could be a punctured line or a loose 
> fitting. (Too cold to check right now!) I have a '77 with the 250 engine.
> Thanks and happy holidays!
> Will
>