Finally have fuel from pump. Won't start after I turn off

I did pour a little fuel down the carb, it starts up and than I can keep it running, even drive it around. But when I turn the car off, I cannot start it again with out squirting a little fuel or carb cleaner down the carb. ???? driving me crazy.

Ok, that indicates that your carb bowl may be draining when you shut it off.

Look for leaks under the carb and around the fuel line.


It sounds like once you pour gas down the carb and get it through the "dry spot", that the fuel pump has a chance to fill the carb bowl and keep it running. You don't have enough gas for a "dry start" in the bowl.