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Old 05-29-2019, 12:15 AM   #5
Dead Parrot
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Re: Truck turns over but won't start

If it starts and runs with either start fluid or a small amount of gas poured in the carb, timing/ignition should be good.

Things to try in order:

Spray some carb cleaner down the vent and wait a few minutes before trying to start. Possible the gas turned to goo when it evaporated.

Unscrew the idle mix screws a couple of turns and try starting. If it starts, readjust after a few minutes.

Possible the needle/seat/float stuck shut while it was sitting. Try gently whacking the carb with a rubber mallet on one of the solid parts.
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