Anonymous-0
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The Continental F162 in my, new to me, welder runs very good but at first start up seems to have to crank for too long. It runs great after it starts and starts right up after it's been shut off for about and hour or 2 but overnight has to crank longer than normal again. It uses a magneto but I'm wondering if it's more a fuel problem from loosing prime, etc? I've heard you should have the fuel line run staight down to the carb without any slack. The sediment bowl was replaced and it has an inline fuel filter. One clamp is missing on the fuel line but it doesn't appear to be leaking. Could just the missing clamp be enough for a slight air leak after sitting overnight? Most other welders like this start in about 3 cranks. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks. Dave