[wsconner]

So I tried a few other steps to troubleshoot, but still have same problem. Engine will run for 30-60 seconds, then dies. I hear a click right before it dies. When it's idling, as soon as you give it throttle, it clicks and stops.

1. Checked air filter--clean
2. pulled fuel filter and petcock. I thought there was a clog in the petcock because when I removed the hose that goes to the fuel filter, no gas came out. In hindsight, I presume there needs to be a vacuum (the hose coming from the bottom of the petcock) to create suction to draw the fuel out. regardless, I blew compressed air through both the filter and petcock, but still had the same problem.

Any other theories? I have a spark, and the engine does run, but have not tried a new plug yet.

thanks for any advice.