Todd Schlemmer wrote
>My reasoning: No fuel in line (pump valves/diaphram tired, worn?); on
>start, fuel is burned from bowl, but pump has not pressurized fuel at float
>valve. Engine dies. Continued cranking pressurizes line, fills bowl,
>engine starts.
>
>Ergo: time for a new fuel pump.
Perhaps not. I have a new pump and my starting behavior is similar to yours.
After sitting for more than 18 hours or so the engine fires on the first
revolution then dies soon after. Six seconds of cranking later (I've timed
this several times) and the engine will light off.
Solex carb.
Rick Grant
1959 SII 88"
VORIZO
Calgary Alberta
www.rickgrant.com
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