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Old 02-07-2011, 05:17 AM
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How strong is the suction at the carb with the air filter removed?? Vacuum and gravity is what feeds these carbs fuel. Look for a small gasket leak between the air filter and carb, and carb and manifold.

A new carb isn't the fix, changing the gasket would be.
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