fuel filter was filled. went to prime the pump (didn't know about the buzzing that should occur...never did that with my 240) and after a while fuel started coming out of it. guess that needs to be replaced. maybe i'm sucking air from there? guess i should mention that i had also tried a gasoline soaked rag over the intake and that wasn't getting much more than a tiny cough so maybe air intrusion. i'll fix priming pump and let you know. thanks