To recap: My 145 turns over and nearly catches but doesn't. I have a nice blue spark (thanks for the previous tips, guys), a 5-month-old ignition set and lots of air. That leaves fuel -- a one way trip to SU HS6 City. And I live in mortal fear of carburetors.

Here's the status: The choke cable is connected only to the rear unit. I've never had a lick of trouble starting it, but it does need the choke on for some time until it warms up well. The car has been idling high, 1500 ish, and running somewhat rich, to judge by the carbonized spark plugs. But there haven't been any power or running problems that I've noticed.

Tonight, fuel overflowed from the rear float chamber as my (long-suffering) wife cranked the car. I don't know whether that's a regular occurence or just something that happens the fourth or fifth time the engine is cranked without success.

What's the procedure now?

Thanks in advance,

Steve M.