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  1. wilfreeman

    M38A1 hard o start when cold

    I tried to start mine yesterday (40°, after sitting for a month or so with the shutoff closed). Took a lot to get it started. So much for my 2¢ worth!
  2. wilfreeman

    M38A1 hard o start when cold

    If I recall correctly, the valve is just a tight tapered fit with packing at the top. You might try loosening the cap and tapping on it until it loosens. The fuel pump cam lobe on mine is worn out, so even though I have a new civi pump, I think mine is not pumping enough to start quickly and...
  3. wilfreeman

    M38A1 hard o start when cold

    Mine does the same thing when it sits for weeks not being run. In pretty sure it is the fuel leaking back to the tank ( for mine anyway). I give it about 10 second with the choke on, push that in and then part the pedal until she starts. Have you tried shutting the fuel shut off valve before...
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