Small Engines: My small engine won start when the throttle is stuck?
What is happening is the engine is flooding with excess fuel when the throttle is stuck open. You need to fix the stuck throttle before you will be able to start the engine. Try using something like WD-40 and spray the throttle linkages at the carb, the throttle cable and the throttle trigger. This will lubricate any binding that maybe occurring in any of these three areas. If this doesn’t free up the throttle, there might be damage to the trigger, cable, or carb linkage, you will need to have repairs done. Small Engines: I saw your article “Two Stroke Engine Carburetor Rebuild”. T hat if I can’t get a carb kit? I have a two stroke 5 hp outboard motor that went out of production 10 years ago. The mfgr is out of business. Can replacement gaskets and diaphragms be made from scratch? I have made gaskets for several outdated engines using the proper gasket materials. You can get gasket material at small engine parts shops or automobile supply stores. The material should be the same thickne
