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Jan 1, 2011 | 09:36 AM

Marcus666

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Need some help...

First off, hope everybody had a safe New Years.

Okay, I've got a '07 Softail. Yesterday, I accidentally started it with one of the spark plug wires undone. It ran for about 30 sec and then died. I then realized that I left the plug wire undone, hooked it back up and tried to crank it and no go. It just keeps turning and turning and turning, but never catches to start.

I will admit that I'm not a mechanic, so I'm kinda stumped. Don't want to take it to the dealer...any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Marcus

Jan 1, 2011 | 09:47 AM

Mike T

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It fouled the spark plug with gas. Remove the spark plug and let it sit awhile till the gas evaporates and then reinstall plug. Should fire up.

Jan 1, 2011 | 09:49 AM

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Mike, I put in new plugs and let it sit over night...just tried it again and no go. Won't start.

Jan 1, 2011 | 09:54 AM

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Mike, I put in new plugs and let it sit over night...just tried it again and no go. Won't start.

Maybe it washed the cylinder with gas and lost compression.Do you have a compression gauge?

Jan 1, 2011 | 09:56 AM

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Nope. I just re-read your post...when I let it sit overnight, I left the plug in. I should I take the plug out to let some air down in there to help evaporate the gas?

Jan 1, 2011 | 09:58 AM

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Nope. I just re-read your post...when I let it sit overnight, I left the plug in. I should I take the plug out to let some air down in there to help evaporate the gas?

Yes..