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Hard starting problem

Ray Smith

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Still having hard starting problems with the BJ7. Have adjusted timing and checked plugs for proper color. The engine does not seem to be running lean if plug color is a good indicator.

The engine starts with just a touch of the starter button when the engine is warm. It will also start easily if I prime a carb with a little bit of gasoline. Could the fuel pump be the culprit? How many psi should the pump produce?

I also notice that the front carb body has moisture condensing on it when the engine is running and warm. This does not occur on the rear carb.

Ray
 

Terry_Geiger

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Is everything working with the choke linkages? It may be a problem with the choke linkage being unable to pull the jets down to enrichen the mixture enough to crank cold.
 
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