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IF its a 1913 motor, the best way to start it is bouncing it against compression. Thus, you want to retard the spark. Sounds like you have it fully advanced.
On a 1913, I think there are three valve adjustments. One is the valve that lets fuel flow to the mixer. This must be wide open. The next is the thumbwheel on top of the carb. This should be open 1 turn from closed. It controls how far the poppet valve can open. The third adjustment is the actual fuel mixture needle. It should be open about 5/8 to 3/4 of a turn from closed, and no more.
Starting procedure – open gas shut-ff, and open poppet valve one turn, and open your mixture needle at 5/8 of a turn. Hold the poppet valve stem up until fuel drips out of the carb. If you are in the boat, place the timer lever at the 7 o’clock position (it will be close to the gas tank there) and rock the flywheel back and forth so that the poppet valve snorts several times. Then pull the flywheel backwards AGAINST compression. If everything is correct and you have a good ignition system, it should kick back the other way and take off for you. You will then be able to adjust the mixture needle to smooth it out and also advance the timing as required. Hope this helps.
Best,
PM T2
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