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Old 07-08-2019, 01:15 PM   #1
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Originally Posted by Megadan View Post
I would disagree with this. Kick starting with the pumper carb is much easier thanks to that little squirt of fuel. You basically prime the motor before ever turning it over by twisting the throttle once or twice. Easy way to basically get an instant fire on the first kick.
Yes, the pumper does the same thing as a "tickler" used to do. Both methods 'prime' the engine with vaporising fuel in order to make starting, especially cold starting, much easier...ARH


 
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