"Jack" wrote in message
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The problem is that somewhere in your intake system there is a leak. Heres
how to test for it. Put the earmuffs on the engine have a can of
starting fluid handy. While your attempting to start the engine, spray
the starting fluid lightly into the carb to help it start. Once it
starts, and is running, spray the starting fluid around the edge of the
carb, and the intakes. Spray it on all surfaces on the top of the engine
that are not electrical. When you hit the right spot, you will notice an
instant rise in engine RPM. To confirm, simply spray that area again.
Once located, you will know which gasket or part you will have to replace.
Your simptoms are typical with an air leak in the intake causing a too
lean condition.

IMHO
Jack

You can also do this with a can of propane and an old torch head with a
section of host hooked to the top of if. Just screw off the flame head of
the torch and connect the hose. This method will eliminate flammable fluids
sitting on the engine (until they evaporate) and the good chance of a fire.
If you do get flame flair up just turn off the torch head be sure to have
the torch set to a very low flow. It works quite nicely. Good luck and
make sure somebody is sitting next to the key just incase you need to shut
it down right away.



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