[Shop-talk] Craftsman edger motor lost its suck

[Ron Horwitz]

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?