"SteveB" wrote in message
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"jim785" wrote


I mean a different one. New is good.
We haven't determined, yet, that you have an engine problem.
The symptoms you describe often are caused by problems with the tank or
hoses.
Worst case is you have an AUX gas tank and hose. That's not a bad thing.

Tank LOOKS fine. Not very old. Vent works, threads good. When I take
the hose off the barb at the engine connector and squeeze the bulb, full
flow pumps out with no resistance. I DO think, tho, that trying another
hose will be a test case. Maybe just borrow one from a friend. In the
meantime, I'll change that motor fuel filter, and check the snap connector
that goes into the motor. I really think it's probably something simple.
Once I find it, that is.

Steve


Just an off chance, but I had a similar problem once. The snap connector at
the engine was not firmly attached and was leaking (sucking) air. Once I
found it and connected it properly, the engine ran fine.

Eisboch