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| | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 | Hey all,
It's getting to be about time I quit slacking and try to fire my new 47 AD 216. I've changed the plugs, put in a bigger ground cable, and put a few drops of oil in each plug hole. Is there any reason, or method, to priming my fuel pump? Any help would definitely be appreciated.
Thanks,
jay
Your lack of preparation is not my emergency
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#4517 01/09/2005 11:06 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | Don't run it with old gas. If old run it off a hose from a little tank until you clean the gas tank.
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
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#4518 01/09/2005 11:18 PM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 | I forgot to mention I drained the old gas. I'm gonna clean the end of my fuel line, and just dunk it into a can until I get my tank recondiotioned.
Your lack of preparation is not my emergency
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | Loosen the pump attaching bolts about 1 1/2 turns each. Wobble the pump up and down until it's moving gas. If you're not sure, loosen the fuel line at the carburetor, and pump until it leaks.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Isn't there a bowl vent you could fill the carb with a cyringe (sp?) like the Quads have?
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