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by ctaylor
Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Lack of sparks
Replies: 4
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Little Forty

Thanks for your suggestions. The motor has a cylindrical tank. There does not appear to be a condensor - should there be one?

Chris
by ctaylor
Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:06 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: starting them
Replies: 4
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Starting

All a seagull needs to start are three things - sparks, fuel at the right mixture and exhaust back pressure. For the first, clean and set the points, ditto the plug, check there's a spark when you pull the cord. Fresh fuel is essential, and clean out the carburettor and fuel line if its got old fuel ...
by ctaylor
Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:59 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Lack of sparks
Replies: 4
Views: 10967

Lack of sparks

I have just acquired a Little Forty from the local recycle tip, built in 1951. Most of it is there and there is compression. I have cleaned the points and fitted a new plug but the spark is at best intermittent at the points. Any suggestions?

Chris