[New'n72]

No rubber in the fuil line. Its SS from the fuel pump to the carb.

Vacumn or choke might be a cancern. Vacumn is an enigma to me.

I have never been in a place or at a time of day that popping the air cleaner and dribbling some gas in the carb, was easy to do. I will try that this week end though.

I guess since no one even touched the 'coil' comment, that is not a very logical choice?

The more I think about it, the more I think you're on to something with the choke sticking. As I recall the last time this happened, I drove about 10 miles, went into a store and then came out a tried to start it. It coughed and sputtered initially when I turned the key. In other words it tried and almost started but then died and would not start again accept with a little time and much effort on my part.

The initial sputtering was very brief and weak but a definate attempt to do the right thing.

Thanks for the help....I will let you know what happens.