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LuckyJimMT2

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I read through a couple threads that fit my question, but nothing specifically said "how" to prime the motor, so I apologize if it's been thoroughly covered. Anyway, from the aftermath of my last "mishap," (long story) I discovered a small crack in my stock 75cc tank for my MT2. (*Oh, no wonder there's fuel all over the chassis* DUHHH!!!:wasted: ). Anyhow, I figured I'd upgrade to the 100cc tank, got it installed and ready to roar (btw, the 18SS throttle arms work great on the 15 :thankyou: ) and realized there's no primer on it. So, my question is this: How the bloody heck to I prime it?! :hehe:

Thanks in advance
Not-so-LuckyJimMT2 :loser:
 
Put your finger over the exuast stinger and crank your mill over.That will prime the carb..
 
yup yup ZANDOR was all over that one, just wait for it to change tone or get a little harder to turn over and it'll have the fuel you need.
 
...or you can also undo the fuel line at your pipe and blow into it (don't inhale!) and you can see the fuel visibly move from your tank up to the carb. Stop just as the fuel reaches the carb.
 
nitromad said:
...or you can also undo the fuel line at your pipe and blow into it (don't inhale!) and you can see the fuel visibly move from your tank up to the carb. Stop just as the fuel reaches the carb.
crude but to be on the safe side lets not try this as a simple incorrect ihale and you can have nitro down your throat. Lets stick to Zandors suggestion. Not raggin on your suggestion but to a new person this can be hazardous.
 
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