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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:30 am 
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no, temperature won't cause that - maybe running lean or the coil is starting to die

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:46 pm 
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You could try pulling the choke out a little...if improves it is running lean for some reason.


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:54 pm 
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Had something that sounds similar that ended up being the carb. Switched it out for a different one and smooth as

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 4:35 pm 
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GuamMini,

At least your coolant system is in good shape!

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:05 pm 
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GuamMini wrote:
You guys could be right it has to be something with the fuel. I don't know if water could get into the tank, but I will check when I filled it up with more fuel it seems like it got worst. It has a brand new ignition coil.


Water could definitely get into the Fuel Depots tanks though...either dump it and start again or try dosing the tank with say a pint of Methylated Spirits :idea:

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:57 pm 
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what fuel are you running?

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:27 pm 
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what fuel did you put in? I am in Thailand at the moment and "gasahol" is frequently labeled as 95 Ron but is a blend of ethanol and petrol. if you've put a fuel blended with ethanol in it then you will need to adjust the mixture as ethanol has less energy density than petrol.

I'd say drain the tank, should be a tap that you can reach underneath the tank.


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:29 pm 
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Run 95 bp in it. Ultimate causes to many issues

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:09 pm 
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Do you seriously believe BP (as in British Petroleum) fuel would be available in Guam?.......

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:22 pm 
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deluxe67 wrote:
Do you seriously believe BP (as in British Petroleum) fuel would be available in Guam?.......


Mobil and Shell are there...why not?

http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local ... /77684334/

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:26 pm 
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BP are in the US (Or were until they had an issue in the Gulf of Mexico !) They bought Amoco and run refineries and other assets in Texas and elsewhere

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:57 pm 
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Go for an electronic dissy with adaptive dwell. The coil runs cooler. No condenser issues. No points bounce.


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:46 pm 
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There are not to many to pick from if you go for a drop in unit and keep your dissy. Accuspark or powerspark come to mind if your on a budget. Or go for whole new electronic dissy. Plenty on ebay for $140. Does your current dissy have vacuum advance and a top entry cap? You probably have a 29D if original. I think a 45D is the replacement for a vacuum dissy. 43D for non vacuum.


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