bishopNlouisiana
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I was trying to pull my 52 8N from the winter shed to pull down a dead tree today, but she wouldn't start. She had been sitting up for about 90 days. The 52 8N has always been quick to start even after sitting for the cool winters down here in Louisiana.
This year we had a hard freeze which took all the plants for two days and nights, but she usually bounces back strong.
I cleaned the battery post and cables and cleaned the other copper or metal wire clips and that got the old girl to turn over and spit a few times. With the key off it turned over easy for a long as you hold the button down.
But with the key on it turns over and spits and the starter spins freely.
I may have flooded her trying too long looking for that always quick startup.
So I quit this afternoon and cut off the fuel line. I'm going to let her rest tonight.
Any ideas? It may be time for a tuneup, wires, plug, etc. I need to take down the tree before it falls on the barn asap.
This year we had a hard freeze which took all the plants for two days and nights, but she usually bounces back strong.
I cleaned the battery post and cables and cleaned the other copper or metal wire clips and that got the old girl to turn over and spit a few times. With the key off it turned over easy for a long as you hold the button down.
But with the key on it turns over and spits and the starter spins freely.
I may have flooded her trying too long looking for that always quick startup.
So I quit this afternoon and cut off the fuel line. I'm going to let her rest tonight.
Any ideas? It may be time for a tuneup, wires, plug, etc. I need to take down the tree before it falls on the barn asap.