It always harder to start when it's hot. You'd think it would be just the opposite!
I usually don't have to travel but 10-15 feet before I pop the clutch, so I don't think the RPMs are high.
I usually use 2nd gear so it doesn't jerk me and the truck too hard when I let off the clutch. Always fires right up.
The 216 has 97K on it and I have no idea what, if anything, has been done to it during its lifetime. It *does* smoke a bit while running.
I've noticed the fuel filter isn't always full of gas, especially when it's cold. I always set a full choke when I first start it cold. If it's hot and it doesn't fire on the first attempt I always have to pump the accelerator several times and choke it to make it start. If the 2nd or 3rd attempt doesn't work the 6v battery gets weak and that's when I have to roll it downhill and pop the clutch.
Thanks so much for all the suggestions. I'll take a look at all the electrical connections and spark at the coil tomorrow.
