Engine only runs with full choke

[Welder Dave]

Tried it again today and ran perfect. Flipped the switch to high idle and no burping or hesitation at all even even when it only ran for 20 seconds.

 

[chidog]

I seemed to have to flash the old miller on the service truck I was using back in the day, don't know why it would not hold the magnetism. Either a crusty mess carburetor, or fuel pump/ restriction and its not filling it all the way.

 

[Welder Dave]

There could have been crap in rubber fuel line (that came loose) after the inline filter. That would also explain why it would only run on starting fluid until I blew air through the line. Maybe what ever was blocking the fuel got caught in a jet in the carb. It would be nice if it just needs to be flashed but it was welding good. Maybe a little corrosion or dirty slip rings??

 

[LCA078]

Glad you got one problem solved. To keep the carb clean, I'd change out the inline filter and replace the hose between the filter and carb. As said above, old fuel lines will release garbage internally...and it doesn't take much to gunk up a jet.

 

[Welder Dave]

I did put a new filter and hose on. The hoses that came with the filter were too short to use both of them but the existing inlet hose (before the filter) was in decent condition. I have some new hose at my property and will change the inlet hose when I get a chance. I also want to put a shut off valve on the gas tank. It's kind of dumb someone took the original sediment bowl/fuel shut off off. The welder engine is running good now so the first priority is to get it welding. Then I'll clean up to get it ready to sell.