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Old March 27th, 2020, 06:16 PM
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Engine start after sitting

What do you guys do when starting for the 1st time in about 4 months. Due to health I have not been able to play for the last 4 months
I hope that I can get a little play time next week.
All was good prior to this
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Old March 27th, 2020, 06:27 PM
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Four months? Check fluids and start it. Or you can unplug the coil and crank it until you get oil pressure, but that's a bit overkill.
Hope you feel better.
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Old March 27th, 2020, 07:25 PM
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Make sure the battery is charged, turn the key and crank a few times until it starts.
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Old March 27th, 2020, 07:46 PM
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Four months is about how long the blistering Phoenix summer temps are above 105F and my car sits in the garage - you're in the same boat down there in Tucson..
As said above, check fluids and crank it up.
I usually pour some gasoline into the carb vent to fill the float bowl so I don't have to crank it for an extended period of time to get fuel to the carb. A small funnel and a jar of gas make this easy and contains the mess.

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