The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Got Gas, Got spark, won't start, take two!

No Go :confused: Ran through all the points discussed in this and two other of my posts to see if I've missed anything. I think I've got it all set. It just won't fire. The only thing I'm concerned about is the carburetor.

I put new gaskets in it and cleaned/blew all the passages out. The seat/needle/float were all inspected and seem to be ok. I'm getting a gas leak at the throttle plate connections on the outside of the casting. There is an insulator between the carb and the manifold that didn't have a gasket and I didn't have an extra one. I'm getting a little leak there too. I don't think I'm getting a fine mist but a dribble that pools in the intake manifold. Spark plugs don't appear to be wet.

When I do crank it I get a loud suction sound when the carb. lever is pushed to the dash or closed.

Battery drains to 50% after a couple 2 10 sec. cranks, for what its worth.

So that's how it stands for now. Thoughts at this point?

Kyle