I'd take the carb off, disassemble it and clean it out.
I'm guessing that it's got gunk from the hose stuck in it.
Eric
On Tue, May 03, 2011 at 03:11:56PM -0700, Ron Horwitz wrote:
> 25cc 2 stroke engine died mid use. Upon inspection, the original fuel hose
> disintegrated and dropped the pickup into the tank. I replaced the hose, and
> squeezed the bulb to reprime and the problems started. I can see bubbles in
> the fuel as I squeeze the bulb, but then there is no suction. I was able to
> suction fuel the old fashion way, so I got fuel into the tube but even then
> the bulb couldn't prime the engine. I took the bulb off thinking it might
> have a crack, but no, it'll hold vacuum on my thumb just fine. When I put it
> back on the plate that it attaches to ahead of the carb, I get a whistle when
> I push but no suction when I put my thumb over the fuel line connection. Any
> thoughts before I just start replacing parts?
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