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OK, I managed to pick up a parts motor locally on the cheap. It had the above mentioned copper washer. I installed the idle tube with the copper washer, motor doesn’t start. I swapped out the carbs, still doesn’t start. I swapped out the reed plate and valves, still doesn’t start.
So, I am out of ideas at this point. Again, motor is timed correctly, has plenty of spark (as evidenced by the motor firing right up using starter fluid) and compression. The darn gas just isn’t getting from the carb to the engine!! I know this because when I shut off the fuel line, the needle protruding through the top of the carb does not go down (which would indicate gas leaving the carb).
What am I missing? Any other ideas?
As always, thanks!