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Hard Starting 1983 245 200

G'morning all;

My 1983 245 has an issue with starting, particularly when it has already been run that day. It turns over quickly, but won't fire. It acts like it would if you were trying to start it after running the fuel system dry. It doesn't seem to matter if the engine is warm or cold, aside from the first start of the morning seems better than the rest. It always starts, but sometimes leaves me wondering if it will. It runs great, once started. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

Jerry
1983 245
1971 164







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