Hi Guys,
thanks for the info. I was in the process of ensuring the soleniod was firing before I started taking the carb apart. I have to make sure that the soleniod is active while I'm cranking position. It definitely snaps when I turn the key "on" but not sure about it when in the cranking position.
I've also looked at the discharge side of the fuel pump. I assumed that it would be squirting all over the place while cranking but it really was not. I will go to the carb next. I would have thought a new engine would behave better than this.
Anyway, you guys have been very helpful. I'll let you know.
ed