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maxximum_44 · (#1 (**permalink**))

I just pulled the pull starter off my sirio .18 and noticed that there was a lot of fuel on the pull starter as well as the backplate.

Is this normal? Do I have a leak? If so, how can I fix it?

PoPRC · (#2 (**permalink**))

Ya know I have the same problem on my pullstart. I thought it might be from the exhaust. But now I wonder if the pullstarter isnt sealed up properly.

Tex · (#3 (**permalink**))

yeah it normal for a LITTLE fuel to make it's way into the pullstart

satoch · (#4 (**permalink**))

You got "gas on your shaft" eh? Hope you don't smoke in bed!

maxximum_44 · (#5 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by satoch

You got "gas on your shaft" eh? Hope you don't smoke in bed!

I knew that was coming

It was that or "leaky shaft" for a title

SixVi6-Camaro · (#6 (**permalink**))

on all pull start assemblys there is a bushing in the backplate that the shaft rides on. after a while it just wears and gets looser and starts letting more fuel seep out.

maxximum_44 · (#7 (**permalink**))

Thanks

dentguy92 · (#8 (**permalink**))

make sure your back is sealed up well.if not use some RTV

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