Thanks for your suggestions. The motor has a cylindrical tank. There does not appear to be a condensor - should there be one?
Chris
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- Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:59 pm
- Forum: Help
- Topic: Lack of sparks
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- Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: starting them
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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 ...
- Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:59 pm
- Forum: Help
- Topic: Lack of sparks
- Replies: 4
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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
Chris