In a message dated 4/30/2005 10:51:54 AM Pacific Standard Time,
paullist@GUZYK.COM writes:

There is  lots of fuel (perhaps it's too much aka too rich because of
the  elevation??)

I've had that problem at elevation several times. They tell me the  trick is
to buy gas at every 1,000 feet of elevatation gain. Apparently gasoling  is
configured differently for differnt elevations. this has seemed to solve the
problem for me.

As for you friend's problem, I have always been able to beat the fuel smell
no start at altitude by removing all the spark plugs and letting the gasoline
dry out for a while--an hour--two. Obviously not turning over the engine
during  the dry out period.

After this, for me, the engine always started. Then once I gassed up at
altitude it started fine.
If the engine hasn't been tuned in a while, a tune up would help. But tha
may not be possible where your friend is now.

Best,
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA