cant start my first engine....
 

I have a COX queen Bee .074 and i cant get it to turn over...?!
I have cleaned it thoroughly, bought new glow plug, new fuel, new starting battery and i cant get it to run for more than 30 seconds. I think it is not getting fuel. it wont draw it on its own. what kind of gas tank/fuel hose setup is best for this type of engine. I am using a 3 port gas tank, 1 filler (capped) 1 breather( i have it routed to the muffler) and 1 going to the engine.
I cant figure it out..
Thanks, Matt

cant start my first engine....
 

Is your fuel tank at the same height as the needle valve?

QUEEN BEE
 

Welcome to the fold. It's not always this frustrating.
A few suggestions,
1). Make sure the tank centerline is just below the needle valve, as veiwed from the side.
2). I know Cox gives a recommended needle valve opening, but try this- remove the needle valve completely, cap off the other lines, and give the tank a GENTLE squeeze. Fuel should come out of the needle valve opening, if not check for obstructions.
3). Remove the needle valve, and soak the engine in alcohol overnight.
I have run several Cox engines in the past and a few of them had congealed fuel (or something) in the needle valve/spray bar/reed valve.
Finally- open the valve to the setting recommended by Cox, and them open it another 1/2-3/4 turn. I have had them run at 2 1/2 turns just fine. (Needle was actually to long- I measured it).
HOPE THIS HELPS!!
Jetts

got it going!
 

thanks for the tips. I removed the carb, cleaned it thouroughly, removed a clog from the fuel inlet, and it started right up! I also flipped the carb around from the stock position, so the needle is on the opposite side from the muffler.
I can get it started every time.
----only, now i cant run it... my neighbors in the apartment building are sleeping!

Thanks again
Matt :)