it seems like the engine is not getting fuel on the failed starts.
there is a little brown(?) vacuum hose that connects to something near the fuel system(?) with a small rubber elbow. if i pull this off, i can hear a vacuum released and then the car will start, first try, every time. if i do not re-connect this vacuum hose, the engine will not shut off unless i press the stop lever.
i figure this vacuum needs to be released to start the car and enabled to shut it off.
what need to be replaced to automatically release the vacuum when i turn the starter? (if that is indeed the solution)
thanks very much,
--rr