Starts ok when warm (no choke), although sometimes the starter seems a
little sluggish.? Hard to tell.? I believe the point gap is still ok,
but will check.? Haven't checked the compression in a while.? Will do.?
I keep thinking it's a choke problem, but they seem adjusted ok.
Mike
On 9/2/2017 1:27 PM, David Porter wrote:
> ..does it start easily with chokes after warmed? Point gap?
> Compression readings?
>
>
> On 9/2/2017 12:11 PM, Mike S wrote:
>> If I may lean on the Group's Wisdom (capitalized, as it is The
>> wisdom).? My BJ8 runs fine, but is very hard starting.? The carbs are
>> adjusted per the instructions, as is the choke.? Not easy to do the
>> choke, but done.? When cold, the choke is needed for starting, and in
>> fact, almost won't run without it, but once it's warm, choke not needed.
>>
>> Battery is charged, electrical connections all tight.? In fact, the
>> starter spins rapidly.
>>
>> I have found that if I depress the float on one of the carbs for a
>> couple of fuel pump clicks (in other words, priming it), it starts
>> right up and idles and runs fine.
>>
>> Any ideas will be appreciated.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
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