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  1. cranetruck

    4A084 carburetor

    "Rebuilt" it one more time with cleaned up original parts except for the O-ring on the center pin, so that may be the only question mark, used a best fit O-ring from NAPA. Engine started and ran fine for some 20 hours last Fall, but didn't want to start and run at all after a temp dip into the...
  2. cranetruck

    4A084 carburetor

    The oil pressure switch is out of the circuit during the starting op.
  3. cranetruck

    4A084 carburetor

    Liftman, that's the way I choke mine also, the automatic choke is disabled. It has started in about 5 to10 seconds until last week. Yesterday after having to use ether, it took its time to get up to speed and I lost the regulator, possibly as a result. There are ultralight sites where they...
  4. cranetruck

    4A084 carburetor

    Thanks. Hmm...I'll check the condition of the plugs, the spark looked a bit weak...
  5. cranetruck

    4A084 carburetor

    Here is a page from the TM 5-2805-259-14. Made the adjustment last Summer, but didn't notice mush difference in starting, still a bit fickle. Have been running it about 20 hours total since last May and it has been starting okay, but after a couple of weeks of cold weather (15 to 32°F), it now...
  6. cranetruck

    4A084 carburetor

    Right, did that and used a small O-ring for the center post. Don't know if I have the correct fit, though. Engine runs beautifully, it's just the starting that is questionable, need to use ether and don't like it, even after it has been running and is restarted after an hour or so. Checked the...
  7. cranetruck

    4A084 carburetor

    Question, would a "new" carb from Saturn or other dealers be considered fresh or will they need to be rebuilt? Can't find rebuild kits anywhere and may have to save up for a new carb.... TIA
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