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Starting problems

Post by vic-vtrvfr » Sat Dec 29, 2012 9:00 pm

Hi folks
Hope you're all having a merry crimbo.
I know this topic has prob been covered before but need wisdom.
tried to start project #2 today, been neglecting the NC's due to workload.
It ran ages ago but been standing since.
It had a service including new plugs at the time.
But now the bugger won't start. I checked plugs, all getting spark.
Took all 4 out, cleaned them & tried again with no luck.
Checked plugs again, rear 2 totally dry, front 2 wet & quite dark.
Battery was fully charged too

Any advice? Pull carbs off for a clean etc?
Thanks
Vic

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Re: Starting problems

Post by thunderace » Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:29 pm

Carb fettling time :mrgreen:
Conventional wisdom says to know your limits. To know your limits you need to find them first. Finding your limits generally involves getting in over your head and hoping you live long enough to benefit from the experience. That's the fun part.

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Re: Starting problems

Post by CMSMJ1 » Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:23 am

new plugs time too...or bake them good and proper.

put the wet ones in the back as they might not get drowned so easy..
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Re: Starting problems

Post by vic-vtrvfr » Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:27 am

Thanks guys
Hoping to get more tinker time today so will see how things go.

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Starting problems

Post by hannakournikova » Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:05 pm

Carbs seated properly Vic?

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Re: Starting problems

Post by vic-vtrvfr » Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:51 pm

Not certain Chris, though pretty sure.
I'm starting again shortly, will check it out

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