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07-12-2014, 10:08 AM | #1 |
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Where to start ?
Went to a show a short ways from home on Thursday evening, (about four or five miles) and while on the way back home developed a skip from time to time. Drove about three or four miles this AM and it seems to be getting worse. What should I be looking for to start ? My thoughts are maybe ignition issues first ? Thanks for advise
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07-12-2014, 10:38 AM | #2 |
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Re: Where to start ?
Condensor would be suspect......as far as ignition....
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07-12-2014, 10:40 AM | #3 |
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Re: Where to start ?
Ignition issues sometimes will occur with engine hot that won't occur when engine is cold.
Same with fuel issues. With the problem getting worse within a short period of time I would suspect fuel. I think ignition parts, if they don't fail all at once, will gradually get worse. Whereas fuel problems can get real bad real quick if you've got water or sediment issues. I would follow Bubba's Ignition advice and do the condenser. Inexpensive and quick to change compared to the tank, the pump, or the fuel itself. |
07-12-2014, 10:54 AM | #4 |
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........or possibly even something as simple as a loose plug wire connection at either end. DD |
07-12-2014, 11:45 AM | #5 |
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Re: Where to start ?
Are you running any additives in the fuel like MMO or marine grade sta-bil or any other fuel stabilizers. Possibly a stick valve?
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07-12-2014, 12:18 PM | #6 |
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07-12-2014, 12:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: Where to start ?
IH-200. Dd
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07-12-2014, 12:49 PM | #8 |
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Re: Where to start ?
I'd put my money on the condenser.Let us know what you find.
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07-12-2014, 03:19 PM | #9 |
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You got a brand spanky New rebuilt dizzy in the trunk? While your fiddle arsing around the front of the engine, changing the condenser. Undo a couple more fasteners and change the dizzy. You'll have your tools out and you'll be under the hood.
What's the bother? You know it makes sence, Martin. |
07-12-2014, 06:01 PM | #10 |
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Martin, they last forever in the trunk or on the shelf!!! heh heh he
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07-12-2014, 08:16 PM | #11 |
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Re: Where to start ?
From my snowmobiling racing days : "Run your best parts".
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07-13-2014, 05:37 AM | #12 |
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B-O-B , my thoughts exactly ! We ain't racin yet tubman, probably won't for a while ?
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07-15-2014, 03:14 PM | #13 |
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I'm baaaaaack ! Took you folks advise and changed out the distributor as well as a new condenser from NAPA. Really don't like working on these old beaters as well as some of ya but got it done anyway. Rather glad after seeing the condition of the one I took off that it went south here and not on the road someplace. I took a few pics but always have trouble trying to post on here. When I started it, it seems to be rather in retard a bit too much but Bubba has marked the setting so will try not to tinker with it. Have to see how it goes down the road. Also had to set the idle a bit more but so far so good and thanks to all the guys for suggestions. Now another one off to Indiana for refurbishing soon so I have a spare again !
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07-15-2014, 04:44 PM | #14 |
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Made sence didn't it.
Glad you did change the whole thang. Martin. |
07-15-2014, 04:50 PM | #15 |
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Me too now that jobs over !
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