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sansouci01 07-03-2004 09:01 PM

tower 46 question
 
My tower 46 pro will only start if you put your finger over the carb. Is this a tuning problem or something else

britbrat 07-03-2004 09:13 PM

RE: tower 46 question
 
You are not providing enough information.

Are there bubbles in the feed line?
Have you tried richening up the high-speed needle (try 2 - 2 1/2 turns open from fully closed)?
Did you mess with the low speed needle? -- Try turning it 1/2 turn counter clockwise?
Is your pressure line plugged?
Have you tried changing fuel lines (including tubing inside the tank)?
Is it an inverted mount?

We need more to go on -- describe the set-up in some detail, as well as all of the remedies that you have tried.

Fastsky 07-04-2004 07:20 AM

RE: tower 46 question
 
When you first fuel it up, you will either need to spin the prop with the starter for a few seconds, or put your finger over the carb and turn it over about 4 turns to get the fuel from the tank into the carb. This is normal. Is this what you are talking about?

Gringo Flyer 07-04-2004 09:50 PM

RE: tower 46 question
 
I would be careful firing up an engine with my finger over the carb, thats pretty close to the prop. If you have the starter in the other hand thats a recipe for a couple dozen stiches.
If you are just trying to prime, like Fatsky, said thats normal.


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