So, last night, she wouldn't fire. I'm pretty sure she wasn't getting fuel.


This morning I added more fuel and she acted like this,

crank,crank,crank,crank,fire,crank,crank,fire and so on, but didn't start.

Suggestions?

I'll try the video again in a few, but it only shows her not firing, just cranking.

 

Not being a smart *** but is your petcock on?

Since you have single fire ignition do you have the plug wires in the right place?

 

Why you Smart ***..... Truth is, I had to pull the fuel line off of the petcock to make sure...........She has a fancy CHROME cover over the original ****.

Yep, wires in the right place per instructions.

 

Hey man I had the same problem once and I was just starting to pull Tina apart when I looked at the petcock and saw that I had forgotten to turn it on. Damn I felt like an idiot.

So was it on or not?

Did you mess with the timing at all?

You might pull the air cleaner off and make sure gas is going through the carb.

Pull a plug and make sure you are getting spark.

 

Yep, gas was flowing......It did seem like not much was getting into the carb though. Before, I could smell it when she was getting fuel.

I didn't check one thing though. The adjustment on the bottom of the carb. If that's too tight, It won't start, right?

She's DEFINATELY getting spark. she tried to start this morning.

Video will be up in a few from last night. I don't want to hear ANY FAT,UGLY or otherwise jokes either.....:icon_badraz z:

 

If I remember right that is your fuel/air mixture adjustment. It shouldn't be tight. I think that is the stock carb so check your manual for proper settings.
When you cleaned the carb did you mess with the adjustment screws?

Sorry man but I promise nothing in the way of jokes.

 

Well, here ya go.....The attempt to start her happens around 2.22 minutes. Sorry for the delay at the front.

 

Did you try starting Bertha with the pet **** in the reserve position?
It didn't look like you put much gas in her.

 

Funny you mention that. I'm gonna put a bunch more in her tonight and try again.....

 

Spray a little ether in there and see if it kicks..

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