Re: Spit starts very hard after sitting several days

[Marcus Toups <stronzini@kaplantel.net>]

Make sure that the fuel is not leaking out of the carb bowls (if I
remember correctly there is a hose fitting on the underside of each
bowl).  Check the condition of the hose and the fitting.  Even a slow
leak will dry out the bowls overnight.

Joe Whalley wrote:
> 
> My 72 takes about 30 seconds of turning over before it will start
> after sitting for several days. It seems like there is no fuel in the
> carb or line, and it has to be pumped from the tank. Is this normal,
> or might there be a leak somewhere?
> Joe