Got my '44 B handcrank about a month ago and it wouldn't start unless pulled. Several suggestions from this list have helped, but it still wouldn't start without pulling. I put in new plugs, rechecked and gapped the new points, put in new solid wires (got a good blue spark from that), checked and set the timing, new gas, cleaned out the carb and still no luck. Although, many suggested a mag rebuild (Wico C), but I had been hoping to avoid spending the money and time for that one. Probably fooling myself, but it wouldn't be the first time. I just felt it HAD to start. Afterall, a good blue spark at top dead center and getting gas !?!? I was also told that I needed to find the sweet spot for the throttle. So two weeks of cranking with throttle set low - set middle - set all the way open and with the choke set in just about every position, alas, no luck. (I started wishing for an electric start after a while!) So today, I go out, set the throttle wide open - no choke, and give it a crank just for the heck of it. And what do you know - she starts right up; ran beautifully, and idled smooth. I didn't ask any questions. Just got on and took 'er for a spin. Sure was fun. I'll try again tomorrow just to see if it was a fluke. But until then I'll sleep a little easier tonight and dream pleasant green thoughts. KEG
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