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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 12:51 PM
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But it's also why filling the carburetor vent is such a good idea when trying to prime a pump. If you can get the engine running even at idle it's way faster than the starter can crank, and therefor more likely to get the pump working more quickly.
And less likely to drain a battery...

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Originally Posted by 1TonBasecamp
But it's also why filling the carburetor vent is such a good idea when trying to prime a pump. If you can get the engine running even at idle it's way faster than the starter can crank, and therefor more likely to get the pump working more quickly.
And less likely to drain a battery...

Paul
Thanks Paul,

I appreciate all your help
 
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