no fuel to carb

[ianb]

This is the 2nd time running my tmaxx 3.3 and when I tried to prime the engine there was no fuel flow. I putmy finger over the exhaust and the carb with the same results. The last time I ran it was a couple of weeks ago and I accidently left fuel in the tank and line to the carb (was planning on taking it out the next day then it rained for a week straight). Anyways, I'm thinking that there is oil residue in the fuel nipple and its preventing thefuel from going into the carb! Could it be something else?

 

[OfnaHyper]

This is the 2nd time running my tmaxx 3.3 and when I tried to prime the engine there was no fuel flow. I putmy finger over the exhaust and the carb with the same results. The last time I ran it was a couple of weeks ago and I accidently left fuel in the tank and line to the carb (was planning on taking it out the next day then it rained for a week straight). Anyways, I'm thinking that there is oil residue in the fuel nipple and its preventing thefuel from going into the carb! Could it be something else?

If you have a fuel return pipe from the exhaust take that off and blow down it. It will easily push fuel through. Also check for air leaks around the tank filler cap as this could stop good fuel flow. You can always take the HSN out and give it a clean. But like I say try blowing the fuel first.

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Look for exhaust leaks while your at it. Header and pipe coupler. If you have a pincher on the fuel line going to the carb, make sure it isn't stuck closed.