wjjones
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I just started putting an engine back together with the NEW Briggs automatic choke system. The engine is in the default choke position when cold, an air vane, opens the choke when the engine starts. It has a thermostatically controlled arm (activated by muffler heat), that holds the air vane in the open position once it reaches operating temperature.
This system works good when the engine is cold, BUT try to start the engine 5 minutes after you have turned it off and it will not start because the thermostatically controlled arm has cooled down and closed the choke, but the engine is still warm enough that it doesn't need to be choked. Hence, a flooded engine.
Has anyone had a similar experience ? Is there a fix ? Also does anyone have a picture of how the arm, and thermostat hook up?
This system works good when the engine is cold, BUT try to start the engine 5 minutes after you have turned it off and it will not start because the thermostatically controlled arm has cooled down and closed the choke, but the engine is still warm enough that it doesn't need to be choked. Hence, a flooded engine.
Has anyone had a similar experience ? Is there a fix ? Also does anyone have a picture of how the arm, and thermostat hook up?