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Old 08-04-2024, 01:22 PM   #8
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Default Re: Another No-Start

There are three things to look at first. #1 Spark, easy test: lift a couple of the spark plug straps, bend so they clear the plug tops by 1/8 inch or so, crank engine, should be a nice hot snap. #2 Fuel, first check and clean spark plugs if necessary. Then choke well while cranking. Remove plugs, are they wet? Did gas come out of the back of the carb when choking? Dry plugs, put back in, try starting again with no choke. If still no fire then it's time to check compression. Thumb over spark plug hole is a quick and easy test, compression guage is better. One thing of absolute importance: DON'T start changing out parts until you know what is bad! You'll end up introducing more issues than what you started with. Also, if the timing was good when it stopped, it's still good, don't mess with it. If you have spark, it's NOT the condenser. FYI, the first thing I'd suspect, with your desciption of running well then not re-starting is flooded. If this is the case lifting the spark straps will help to clear the plugs too.
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