Engine starting issues

[jfalesi]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Even if the pump is not working it should still fire and run for a bit by pouring a small amount of gas in the carb. Is the choke open or closed when you try it.

Like Chris mentioned above, it is easy to get it timed on #6 instead of #1 and that would make it backfire.....

LockDoc

Not sure about the choke - my friend was jiggering the throttle on the carb while I was cranking the engine.