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Fuel Line air leaks??

Replaced my coil & I still am trying to get a reliable start. The best I can do is to pour gas into the carb, which works. It's been suggested I either have a poor diaphragm in my fuel pump (electric, 3 yrs old) or I am getting air into the fuel lines & need suction from the running engine to actually draw gas thru the pump. Anyone with similar experiences? I will try tightening all my lines / clamps, bring some spare hose with me before I buy a new pump.

TD
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