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DEI37 · 08-17-2003, 07:43 PM

I don't agree with the battery thing. If voltage dropped enough for good spark after just a mile, sitting for an hour or so isn't going to help. And he says it starts right up. I don't think the battery is the issue. I'd look in the exhaust, or fuel system. Possible clogged fuel filter, or after sitting for five years, critters in the exhaust.

EDIT: Get a second person to watch, and the next time it does this, have them crank it over, and watch the fuel pattern in the carb. If it sprays well, pull a plug, and look for spark. If not spraying well, you've found the problem. If it does spray well, and doesn't have good spark, you've found a problem. If it does spray well, has a good spark, you're probably looking at replacing the exhaust.

08-17-2003, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	I don't agree with the battery thing. If voltage dropped enough for good spark after just a mile, sitting for an hour or so isn't going to help. And he says it starts right up. I don't think the battery is the issue. I'd look in the exhaust, or fuel system. Possible clogged fuel filter, or after sitting for five years, critters in the exhaust. EDIT: Get a second person to watch, and the next time it does this, have them crank it over, and watch the fuel pattern in the carb. If it sprays well, pull a plug, and look for spark. If not spraying well, you've found the problem. If it does spray well, and doesn't have good spark, you've found a problem. If it does spray well, has a good spark, you're probably looking at replacing the exhaust. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised. Last edited by DEI37; 08-17-2003 at 07:48 PM..