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Re: [Shop-talk] Craftsman edger motor lost its suck

To: Ron Horwitz <ronglue@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Craftsman edger motor lost its suck
From: Eric Murray <ericm@lne.com>
Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 15:41:28 -0700
I'd take the carb off, disassemble it and clean it out.
I'm guessing that it's got gunk from the hose stuck in it.

Eric


On Tue, May 03, 2011 at 03:11:56PM -0700, Ron Horwitz wrote:
> 25cc 2 stroke engine died mid use.  Upon inspection, the original fuel hose 
>disintegrated and dropped the pickup into the tank.  I replaced the hose, and 
>squeezed the bulb to reprime and the problems started.  I can see bubbles in 
>the fuel as I squeeze the bulb, but then there is no suction.  I was able to 
>suction fuel the old fashion way, so I got fuel into the tube but even then 
>the bulb couldn't prime the engine.  I took the bulb off thinking it might 
>have a crack, but no, it'll hold vacuum on my thumb just fine.  When I put it 
>back on the plate that it attaches to ahead of the carb, I get a whistle when 
>I push but no suction when I put my thumb over the fuel line connection.  Any 
>thoughts before I just start replacing parts?
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