Homelite string trimmer fuel issue - primer bulb?

[Zephyr]

Hey there,

I am working on reserecting a homelite string trimmer that was discarded. Compression seems good, there is spark, and I have fresh fuel, but, none seems to be getting into the carb. Pumping the primer bulb results in the fuel tank being pressurized and a squeek noise, but no fuel getting into the bulb itself. You can hear a hiss as you remove the gas cap after priming and the lines blow bubbles in the gas as you prime. I disconnected the fuel lines from the carb, and they are clean leading into the tank. ( IE I can blow air thru the lines towards the tank, - so I think the fuel filter is clear still) This makes me think the issue is in the carb itself. Does that make sense to you guys ( and gals) ? Any quick fixes to try? I am planning on tearing appart the carb next and cleaning it out as best I can.

this is my model

thanks

Dave

[bennet]

Sounds like a clogged jet in your carb. Try opening your choke plate and cleaning it out with a small wire.

BRW

[J.H. Holliday]

Sounds like a clogged jet in your carb. Try opening your choke plate and cleaning it out with a small wire.

BRW

Sometimes blowing half a can of choke/carb cleaner at it will help too. Soak it good!

[Chris]

Perhaps the fuel lines are crossed ... Swap them and retry?

[AZ Nomad]

more likely, it is a lugged needle valve in the carb.

[AZ Nomad]

s/lugged/plugged

[Puddin' Man]

There is tiny plastic tubing connecting gas in the tank and the bulb? Look for breakage etc in the tubing, particularly where it connects under the bulb.

Could be a tiny air leak at the base of the bulb, too. Squirt some wd-40 or even soap water around base of the bulb, look for bubbles.

I'm guessing its sucking air instead of gas.

P

" ... and the bees made honey in the lion's head." - from "If I Had My Way", Blind Willie Johnson

[Matt]

replying to Chris, Matt wrote: This solved it for me! Need to pay more attention when disassembling the carb! Thank you!