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Re: Won't start - another problem

To: Jamey Harris <jameyh@charles.stanford.edu>
Subject: Re: Won't start - another problem
From: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 19:57:26 -0400 (EDT)
        Are you getting spark and does the carb have oil in it?
...Art

On Tue, 14 Oct 1997, Jamey Harris wrote:

> 
> Thanks again to all who have helped with my previous problems.  I 
> have solved most of the problems and I will soon replace the gas 
> tank.  Sorry to continue to leech off your knowledge, but I have reached 
> another brick wall in my own know-how and really can't afford to pay for 
> a mechanic's.  Here's the problem....
> 
> 79B - started-up just fine this morning, but 15 seconds later sputtered 
> and died even though I had my foot on the gas.  There's gas in the 
> tank, and I'm getting delivery at the carb.
> 
> My meager understanding and Haynes suggest a carb or choke problem or 
> "air leaks in induction system".  Any suggestions as to how I can narrow 
> it down or solve the problem before I have it towed to the local British 
> auto repair shop? 
> 
> Any advice will be appreciated (even if it's "quit bugging us and call 
> the tow truck").
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Jamey Harris
> 79B
> 


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