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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 65 | I have a Stromberg BXOV-2 Carb on my 216 and over the last 6 months its been hard to start. While checking the float level I noticed that the fuel level overnight dropped considerably.
Since then I have been starting by cranking 4 -5 times to get the fuel level up then she normally starts OK
My question is where can the fuel in the carb bowl disappear to? No drips or weeping below and I cant see how fuel could go back down the fuel line
Thanks Den | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 186 | Try a new fuel pump. If fuel pump diaphragm has a hole of crack in it, the fuel will drain back some and siphon fuel out of the carb. Thus the hard start. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,774 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,774 |
Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 | Den, I have to agree with both Quindel and carbking. The modern fuel causes these old engines some trouble at cold and hot start-up. Also, I used to have a little trouble starting my truck in the mornings, but after replacing the fuel pump as Quindel suggests, I am able to start the truck without touching the gas pedal. That's even after it has sat for two or three days. | | |
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