[Excaliber]

Just recently I've been noticing this problem, hard starting hot. I've found I actually need to pump the throttle once, like it's not getting enough gas until I do. It cranks real good, but takes awhile to fire unless I 'pump it' once. Go figure... It's all about finding out what YOUR specific engine needs are under various conditions. For a cold start, WAIT for the fuel pump to fill up the carbs, then I pump it exactly four times (I don't have a choke) and it fires INSTANTLY. Less than four pumps, it cranks for awhile. Dual carbs, giant ports/heads, could have something to do with needing to 'feed it'.