I have an old (early 80's) BF100. It sat for quite a while before i purchased it. I replaced some corroded electronics and it started second pull (much to my surprise). However the carb was hopeless and an exhaust valve was stuck from bad fuel. replaced carb entirely and had the valves...
I have recently gotten an old (1980's) BF100 working great for about a week. Yesterday it began hard starting a bit. Then once idling (a little spray of starting fluid and drained the float bowl) it runs great but created a gas slick on the water. I thought it was coming out in the exhaust...