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Toro 309035 Won't Start

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2024/11/03 19:44:16 (permalink)
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Toro 309035 Won't Start

Tried to get the old Toro 2-stroke leaf blower going and it wouldn't start.
If I put gas/oil mix into spark plug hole it would start for a second and then die.  Same if I sprayed WD40 into the carburetor.
I took the diaphragm pump apart and though maybe the jet was clogged.  I got it unclogged with a syringe and some gas.
When I was re-assembling the old fuel line cracked.  I replaced the fuel line with a slightly larger diameter fuel line.
Now I can't get it start at all, and when I take out the plug it is wet.  I can see fuel in the carburetor. 
 
Any recommendations?
Would a very slightly bigger fuel line cause this?
 
No OEM parts available for this model any more.  I appreciate all suggestions.

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    Re: Toro 309035 Won't Start 2024/11/04 07:28:34 (permalink)
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    If the fuel line fits snug, it's not the issue.
     
    https://www.ereplacementparts.com/toro-30935-800000189999991988-blowervacuum-parts-c-121776_124364_162110.html 
     
    Fuel just running out of the carb is likely from the needle not seating or being held open 
    by the diaphram (likely).
     
    I've read soaking the diaphram in brake fluid (DOT 3) can soften it up... 
     
    In any event all flexible, moving parts in the carb must be pliable.  
     
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