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It seems like it is not getting any fuel. I crank and crank it wide open and no fuel fuel even runs out of the muffler. Then sometime during the cranking secession it hits and starts.
This statement is a little hard to understand. Are you saying it's getting "no fuel", or are you saying "fuel even runs out of the muffler"? If fuel is running out of the muffler while you try to start it, I'd check my glow plug right away. Make sure it's getting bright red. If it looks OK, I'd assume a rich setting and be looking to lean the mixture some.
Which direction do I adjust the regular again? Turning it clockwise richens it. Is that the way I should go? ( One full turn or what )? It is flush now.
A full turn is a lot of adjustment. Try 1/4 turn at a time.
Also, I'd advise against trying to start an engine "wide open". If it's adjusted correctly, it will start on just a click or two of throttle. Starting one at full throttle is dangerous, as it might jump forward or get away from whoever or whatever is restraining it, and since you and your hand and arm are right in front of it you're going to be the first thing that stops it. And it's also harder on an engine, especially one that's been idle for any length of time, to start at full throttle, for several reasons, like lubrication, etc. Get it adjusted right and start it on idle and your engines will last much, much longer. Wait for a few seconds after you start it for the temp to come up before you run the throttle up.
David