Reply To: ’67 80 HP, seems to starve out with throttle advance, plus rope start link

[Alan]

I’ve replaced and reinspected the carb to manifold gasket several times, but not the manifold to reeds surface. I’ll scrutinize that.
I had no idea a bent reed would lean it out; I’ll put that on my radar for sure. This would explain the mysteriousness.

The fuel pump body appears to be original, and I’ve replaced the check valve once and the diaphragm twice. When I disconnected the fuel line from the carb and cranked it over, it put out (what seemed to me) plenty of fuel.

I very much appreciate the expert advice, and will keep ironing out the ignition. I did verify that the flywheel hasn’t slipped, and I’m sure the belt timing is OK.. Next step is to make sure the points are breaking at the right time. After that I’m not sure where to go with the ignition.

I did get a test wheel, and will report back as soon as I can run it with that. I hope to narrow my focus.
Many thanks;
Alan