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Originally Posted by Neshkoro

Marshall,
Thanks for the PM. I'll remove the fuel filter and do as you suggested. I wont be able to get back to the for a couple of weeks. As soon as I do, I'll reply with the results. Thanks so much.
Bill

Originally Posted by Marshall V. Daut

Only any fuel filter between the sediment bowl and carb, not the pencil filter inside the gas tank or the round filter screen inside the sediment bowl. See that the sediment bowl screen is clean. Also remove any external air filter on the back of the carb to test if that's affecting the acceleration by choking fresh air intake.
M.

Originally Posted by 700rpm

I have high respect for Mr. Daut, but my experience re: pencil filters vs inline filters is just opposite of his. I ageee on the sediment bowl advice.

So let me get this straight. Marshall recommends to remove "only any fuel filter between the sediment bowl and carb" but leave the pencil filter in (to which I agree) but you are saying the opposite, to remove the pencil filter and put an aftermarket filter between the sediment bowl and carb?