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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