Paul in Edmonton
Member
I'm not going to test your patience with a general no-start question. (Bruce--you don't need to post your usual response--I have a copy printed out!) I'll bring my full toolbox with me to diagnose it properly next time I head out to the cabin. (Heck, I'll even bring along my spare points, coil, and condenser in case it turns out to be a spark issue. But never fear, I won't install them without first making sure they need to be installed!)
But I found something odd when trying to get it to start yesterday. (see below) In the meantime, I cleaned the spark plugs three times (with a torch), heated up the intake manifold, and removed the oil cup from the air cleaner. Didn't try ether, 'cause I didn't have any. I'll bring that out next time, too.
6V Front Mount 8N
First off, I was starting it using 12V straight to the starter, so the 6V battery only had to power the ignition.
So here's the odd part:
A couple times I had it *almost* running--it ran for maybe five seconds each time, but at *really* low speed (maybe a couple coughs per second). Each time it would not respond to the throttle. I've never seen this before, and I'm wondering if it might mean anything... Anyone have that happen before, and is there a problem it might be pointing at?
Thanks,
-Paul
But I found something odd when trying to get it to start yesterday. (see below) In the meantime, I cleaned the spark plugs three times (with a torch), heated up the intake manifold, and removed the oil cup from the air cleaner. Didn't try ether, 'cause I didn't have any. I'll bring that out next time, too.
6V Front Mount 8N
First off, I was starting it using 12V straight to the starter, so the 6V battery only had to power the ignition.
So here's the odd part:
A couple times I had it *almost* running--it ran for maybe five seconds each time, but at *really* low speed (maybe a couple coughs per second). Each time it would not respond to the throttle. I've never seen this before, and I'm wondering if it might mean anything... Anyone have that happen before, and is there a problem it might be pointing at?
Thanks,
-Paul