Thread: Start engine after 20 years sitting
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Old 03-14-2013, 10:57 AM   #14
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Default Re: Start engine after 20 years sitting
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Originally Posted by CC33 View Post
I've seen that happen. Carburetor flame up on initial start up of rebuilt engine. That is way too hazardous to be pouring into the carb. Just run a rubber fuel line from the pump to a canister on the ground. Much safer.
I'm assuming that you mean in place of the gas tank. I don't see how that would get the gas pumped up from the gas tank.
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