Turf 1 wont fire

[petewilliams]

I have cleaned carb, checked fuel pump, compression great, has a great spark. I don't know what else it could be. I will look at the valve gap but does anyone have any other ideas?

[tpg]

I usually shoot carb cleaner in the carb just to eliminate possibilities

[shadowman]

what does plug look like after you crank it 10 seconds? it should be wet.....just cause carb is getting fuel dosn,t mean its giving fuel.......................................

[petewilliams]

checked carb again and nothing. the plug is not wet. I have a sprayed a little starter fluid into intake side of carb and not pop.. Can someone tell me the valve clearance for the 290 engine. thanks I just want to finish this!

[shadowman]

if its not getting fuel i don,t know that valve clerence will help these carbs are touchy when you go over it you really need to take the time and run a wire thur every jet every hole in every jet and every port and opening you can find and then you need to blow thur everything with an air compressor.......when i do a carb i spend a few hours on it...........i have tried other ways but the results weren,t that good....................i don,t have the #,s for valves handy if i find it i,ll post it or someone else will............................