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    BX23 cranks briskly but no start for 20 seconds

    Thanks twomany It sounded promising but I can hear the solenoid pin retract about 10 seconds after shutting off the key. The defining "clunk" comes right when it should, I may end up with a work around like yours if I never find the cause.
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    BX23 cranks briskly but no start for 20 seconds

    Thanks for your thoughts. The solenoid is only active for a few seconds at shutoff. When the key is turned off, the solenoid pin extends a half inch. After 10 seconds, power is removed and the pin retracts. There is a spring loaded valve built into the injection pump and the pin impacts it to...
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    BX23 cranks briskly but no start for 20 seconds

    I have a BX23 that is about a dozen years old. It has always started quickly until a couple weeks back. Now it cranks as fast as ever but with no hint of starting for 20-30 seconds. Then it starts fine and runs perfectly. There is no period of half catching and failing. It goes straight from...