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Kelly Burns · 05-01-2025, 10:09 AM

As far as I can tell, and have been told, my '47 59AB, is factory correct. If I start it everyday or every other day, all I have to do is pull the choke out about 1/4 inch, pump the gas about 5 times and it starts right up. If it sits much longer, I have to pour some gas in the carb, and pump the gas while trying to get it to start. It has even taken as much cranking as to run the battery down. I will also say it is richer than 3 feet up a bull's backside!

I'm not a flathead guy, and at a loss as to what could be the cause of this problem. Could it be the carb, the fuel pump? Is it gravity draining back to the tank?

I appreciate the advice!

05-01-2025, 10:09 AM	#1
Kelly Burns Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 40	59AB hard start, some days As far as I can tell, and have been told, my '47 59AB, is factory correct. If I start it everyday or every other day, all I have to do is pull the choke out about 1/4 inch, pump the gas about 5 times and it starts right up. If it sits much longer, I have to pour some gas in the carb, and pump the gas while trying to get it to start. It has even taken as much cranking as to run the battery down. I will also say it is richer than 3 feet up a bull's backside! I'm not a flathead guy, and at a loss as to what could be the cause of this problem. Could it be the carb, the fuel pump? Is it gravity draining back to the tank? I appreciate the advice! __________________ *Kelly Burns*