73noname 0 #1 Posted 6 hours ago I have a 73 no name with a 12hp k301. I use it to plow snow and then she sits in my garage. Wonderful machine that has been kept nice. I have been having trouble getting it going a it has sat since last winter. I just replaced the ignition coil, condenser, new points set to 20 thousands, cleaned the carb, new fuel lines, new fuel filter, new battery, new battery cables. I have spark, I have fuel going all the way to the carb bowl. The fuel pump seems to work. It only fires briefly on ether. I’m not sure what else I can do other than try cleaning the carb again. The float and needle aren’t stuck but it looks pretty old. If anyone can help out with suggestions that would be much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 43,689 #2 Posted 3 hours ago to the 2 hours ago, 73noname said: It only fires briefly on ether. Please don't use ether. Use regular gasoline to spray into the carb. If it runs OK by hand feeding fuel into the intake, and the fuel pump spurts a good supply of fuel to the carb., there is a problem in the carb. Clean the carb again paying attention to the shut off needle in the bowl. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 62,910 #3 Posted 1 hour ago 5 hours ago, 73noname said: cleaning the carb again Proper cleaning should include an overnight emersion in a can of carburetor cleaner. There are lots of small passages that can become plugged up including the main needle valve, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
