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1987 250. Why won't it start?

Just rebuilt the carb but it wont start unless I spray starting fluid once the fluid runs out it dies I cleaned the tank run new fuel hose new plug and new fuel

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Carb, is still plugged or your float is stuck or not adjusted properly.
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SOURCE: will not run. Cleaned carbs - new points

Try re-installing the points , it is common for points to short. Pull a plug and check for spark first (both sets of points). You can check for fuel in the carbs by opening up a bowl drain screw and seeing if fuel comes out. If you have spark and fuel in the bowls you may need a carburetor cleaning. Poor spark can also be caused by bad spark plug caps on the wires. Typically you can unscrew the cap from the end of the wire. If it OHMs out higher or lower than 5000 replace them . You can get NGK caps for about $5 each.

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SOURCE: Quit runing will not start unless with a shot of either and then quits again. Fuel pump does run.

Clean ur carb that should do the trick bud

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