fuel not priming..

no leaf clover

hey guys!! when im priming my savage the fuel doesnt always come through, and i dont understand why. Anyone know? Aything i can change to fix it?
thanks in advance..

nlc

g5hn710m4xpdwy

i sometimes have that problem with my stormmancer put give it 2-4 quick primes usuualy gets it sometime just wont go for a while, is there any leeks anywhere?

no leaf clover

its all hooked up fine i think the carb is bloked r theres not enough compression, but how do i change that!?!?

g5hn710m4xpdwy

oh umm have u covered the exhaust pipe and if its an pull start pull it like 5 or 6 times to give it a go to build up compression i think or else it just souposed to prime it ithink not sure

no leaf clover

oooh didnt no that!!

coolwings

Possible causes:
fuel tube from tank to carb too long
pinhole in the tubing (visible if you stretch it in your hand)
blockage in fuel nipple where tube connects to carb (dried fuel usually)
faulty/worn pump button on top of tank
blockage in pressure nipple on exhaust where tank tube connects
tank top seal is faulty (does it go "pop" when you open tank)
throttle is closed (prime on full throttle, then throttle down to start)

no leaf clover

coolwings wrote:

faulty/worn pump button on top of tank
blockage in pressure nipple on exhaust where tank tube connects
tank top seal is faulty (does it go "pop" when you open tank)

no primer on tank, and no i dont think the lid goes pop when it is opened ill take it that takes from the compression? how much about are new tanks, r is there anything i can do about it? cheers

coolwings

Here is a way to check it.
First ... clean the exhaust outlet ! !
Set throttle at full open
Now blow into the exhaust.

Does the fuel zoom up to the engine?
If it doesn't - find out where the air (your breath) escaped.

tallus

Did you ever adjust the brakes on the savage Clover? I ordered hopped up twin disc ones for mine yesterday on modelsport got new wheels and tyres too awaiting delivery. Taking her out for a bash tomorrow hoping to get someone to record video too.

no leaf clover

yup y? i have a pretty unique kit!!! its em..bit of a diy job, will try post pic but prob wont b able, good upgrade? look forward to seeing vid..

no leaf clover

well i now own a fuel injected engine..... fuel wasnt priming...i noticed a syringe.... took the line off the exhaust pipe...inserted syringe and pushed, fuel went through and wahoo!!! truck still wouldnt run right!!!!!!:mad: but now i can remove the fuel by reversing the syringe action if i dont finish a tank!!