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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Default odd hot engine starts

like when you shut it off, get gas, and fire it back up.
Not every time, but every so often now you really have to crank it for awhile, and it backfires sometimes, then starts.
I'm thinking plugs.
Am I right?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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12 views and not even a "It's yer flux capacitor?"
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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What do you have for fuel management?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Mine just did this for the first time this past weekend. I didn't think it was gonna start back up for me. I'm hoping someone has a clue what might be wrong
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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What do you have for fuel management?
it's carbed. Does have a stage 1 jet kit though.
It's ran fine for 5k so far, so that's why I'm thinkin it's prob something dumb.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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If you're runnung Xied, PC3 or PCV, it's a common problem. All you have to do is hit the starter right away after the ignition is turned on. Don't wait for the engine light to go out or the fuel pump to stop pumping, and it will start right up. It's getting too much prime.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by schumacher
it's carbed. Does have a stage 1 jet kit though.
It's ran fine for 5k so far, so that's why I'm thinkin it's prob something dumb.
In your case I'd be looking at the plugs. Change them both out (they're cheep). You can have a bad plug and it will look fine.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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what's the best plugs for a TC in you guys opinion?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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[QUOTE=schumacher;5369908]what's the best plugs for a TC in you guys opinion?[/

Unless you are having a problem with plugs fouling out, stay with the stock plugs, they are all you need, and you can't beat the price. If you are having problems with fouling plugs you might want to consider one of the fine wire Iridium plugs.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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last q....
when I turn the lock to on, the engie makes a whirring noise (like it's EFI) for a few seconds and then quits.
What the hell is that?
 
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