K&B 3.5 O/B help

[Riverman]

I just resurrected my old Dumas Hot Shot - new radio, cables, etc. It has been sitting for at least 20 years.

I can get the engine to start, but it won't stay running. I've tried setting the needle anywhere from 2 to 8 turns out. I'm using 15% fuel. Help!

[oldschoolltv]

New glow plug and make sure carb is clean pull needle out and flow contact cleaner through it, make sure glow starter is good as well and that you are turning it over right rotation, Matt

[Riverman]

I did note early on that the starter has to be hooked up backwards to turn the correct rotation. I'll try cleaning the carb and get a new plug. Glow starter is new. Thanks!

[oldschoolltv]

Lots of fun, I cant wait for my kid to want one, I was into them big before I got married and had a kid and would love to run them again, Matt

[Riverman]

Got it running perfectly but idle was too high, hit a rock and broke one of the sponsons off.