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Old 06-10-2025, 11:28 AM   #10
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: Accelerator Pump Issue-New 97s

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Originally Posted by Shoebox View Post
Just following up a bit. As recommended, I removed a carb top, the accelerator bore was filled with gas as was the bowl. The leather on the pump had shrunk up, leaving the piston loose in the bore. I'll have 2 new pump assemblies here tomorrow, will assemble and hopefully have some squirt action.
Probably smart to start with fresh ones. If they shrunk that much, chances are soaking the old ones in oil may be bring them back fully.
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