1980 Liquifire Problems

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Bben486
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1980 Liquifire Problems

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Hello All,
Have a 1980 440 l/c Liquifire, I am getting great spark, fuel in the bowls of both carbs (cleaned before I started all this), and the fuel pump pumping fuel. I drained any old gas put and put in fresh gas. Gave it a shot of starting fluid and fired immediately but only runs off the starting fluid.Took the plugs out and they are wet. Any Suggestions? Thanks
AirborneX4Special
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Re: 1980 Liquifire Problems

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Don't use ether. Ever.
Carbs need to be squeaky clean, as in you can lick them without prejudice.
Old gas means a tank that has been subjected to a solvent for a long period of time and Deere tanks are notorious for rampant degradation under those circumstances. If it was ethanol gas....yikes.
When were the crank seals last freshened?
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