Re: [MV] Starting a hot mule.

jonathon (jemery@execpc.com)
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 17:36:39 -0500

> It sounds like the float level in the carb is too high. When the engine is
>shut off, it goes into what we in the auto repair industry call"hot soak".
>The engine actually gets hotter before cooling off. At this point the fuel is
>boiling over in the carb. You'll probably need to fine tune the float
>adjustment to suit your needs.

Something to look at. I just today talked to a guy who was telling me about
some old Wisconsin engines they used to run (big ones) and how the only way
to shut them down and get them started again was to turn off the gas and run
it out, but then there was some kind of a manifold priming device on those.

Is it possible that this 'new gas' we have around here is the problem? One
guy over the weekend told me I should use avgas. Cost isn't an issue with a
mule as it's pretty economical to operate but would that actually make any
difference????

> You may also want to check the cooling fan &
>cooling shrouds for proper fit,etc.

The engine was purchased new, as in complete, everything on it, new in box.
Cooling system seems to be ok. Think I will also check the plug gap as
well, maybe it's to small.

Thanks.

je

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