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Aug 24, 2002 | 11:57 AM

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I have a engine that u have to pour gas down in the carb to get it cranked. The carb is an electric choke edelbrock 600 cfm.

Aug 24, 2002 | 12:23 PM

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you want some help, we need more info....

Aug 24, 2002 | 12:43 PM

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Pouring gas down the carb has nothing to do with cranking the engine.

The things that allow for cranking an engine are:
The battery ,wiring,Ignition switch,wiring to starter solenoid,Starter solenoid,Starter Drive,Starter.

You need to be more specific with your situation if you want specific answers.

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Aug 24, 2002 | 12:54 PM

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Sound like no fuel delivery;bad pump,clogged screen in tank,collapsed rubber line,no fuel in tank.Brian

Aug 24, 2002 | 08:35 PM

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U can turn the engine over repeatedly but until u pour gas down the carb it wont start.

Aug 24, 2002 | 09:35 PM

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Just like 79350 says:
Fuel delivery problem
Carb,Filter,pump,line,tank.

MY guess is the fuel pump.

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Aug 26, 2002 | 11:36 AM

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Aug 27, 2002 | 08:06 AM

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Is the choke plate closing when cold?. Could also be a fuel pump going bad. If after cranking you don't see fuel coming out of the accelerator pump nozzles when you open the throttles I would suspect the fuel pump. It's an easy way to tell if there is fuel in the fuel bowl of the carb. If you have fuel coming out of the accelerator pump before you crank then I suspect that the choke isn't closing enough. The only other thing I can think of is very low compression (worn out rings) in the engine. Do a compression test on the engine.