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September 9, 2023 at 12:10 pm #280374
Tom
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    I think the fuel pump is OK.  When you pull the fuel supply, it keeps pumping air.  That last spurt out the carb is a blast of air blowing out the last of the fuel in the carb bowl.

    Perhaps look for interference between the float and gasket.  Also, be sure the float pin is NOT nylon.

    Good luck, those motors are usually pretty nice to run.

    Tom