When I can get it to start, it revs to 3,000 RPMs then stalls out every time?

Hi,

It sounds like there isn't enough fuel getting to the carburetor. If it is extremely low, it will create a lean fuel mixture and can affect the idle speed.

Are you certain there is enough fuel getting to the carburetor? Did the old carburetor do the same thing? Is the mechanical choke properly adjusted? Does the throttle plate fully return to being closed?

Let me know,

Joe

Okay, there is a needle and seat in the transmission that the float rides on and opens and closes. If that is stuck closed, you won't get fuel into the float bowl.

Take the plastic side of a screwdriver and gently tap the side of the carburetor where the fuel supply enters. See if the carburetor will take fuel then.

Also, you indicated there is fuel available when you disconnect the carburetor. Are you sure there is enough fuel or enough pressure?

If there was no fuel in it and even low pressure is present, the needle is likely stuck closed.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.

Hi,

Was there fuel in it prior to adding a gallon?

The idea that the float bowl on the carb was empty, something is preventing the fuel from entering the carb. If you told me there was no fuel coming from the fuel supply when you disconnected it from the carb, then I would suspect there is no fuel to the engine. But you said there was fuel, so the only thing left is the needle and seat. That is what allows fuel in and what stops the fuel from entering.

If you look below, I highlighted the needle and seat. If you take the top of the carburetor off, you will see where the float is attached. As fuel enters the carb, the float raises and presses on the needle and seat. Once it reaches a specific height, the needle seats, and no more fuel enters the carburetor.

What I would do is remove the top of the carburetor and see if it is stuck. Let the fuel supply attached and check if the fuel is allowed to enter the carb with the float hanging down.

Let me know. Also, you may want to consider adding fuel. A gallon is not much. Also, if you left the 2-year-old fuel in it, that can cause it to run poorly if at all.

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.

Hi,

Is it running properly now? Also, what screw are you referring to? Do you see it in the pic I attached above?

Let me know.

Joe

Hi,

I'm glad to hear it's running good. And again, thanks for the update.

Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you have questions. You are always welcome.

Take good care of yourself,

Joe