1984 15 hp issues

[Max Simmons]

Need help diagnosing problem. Motor would not run. It could get it to start and run if I pulled plugs, put small amount of fuel in cylinder, then fooled with the choke while it was running. It seems that is being starved for fuel.
To date, I have re-built carb, rebuilt fuel pump and replaced fuel line. Now, it will turn over a few times (w/o priming) but not run. It seems like it a fuel issue, but not sure what to try next.
Suggestions??

[Elton Smith]

Take,like a windex spray bottle and put your fuel mixter in there.Spray it in the carb to see if it will run like that.When u pump the primer bulb,does it get hard.Recheck it if you get it to run with the spray bottle.Could be bad primer bulb.Check the fuel pump to be sure its got a good out put.See if it will run with the choke on.If it does its time to set the slow speed needle.If the bulb is soft look real hard at the fuel pump.

[Elton Smith]

Be sure all connections to the fuel lines are not sucking air.From the tank to the carb.