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Re: 79 spit starting / carb issue

To: Atwell Haines <karbuff@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: 79 spit starting / carb issue
From: Bill Gunshannon <bill@cs.scranton.edu>
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 21:47:54 -0500 (EST)
On Sat, 10 Mar 2001, Atwell Haines wrote:

> 
> Start with the ignition, not the carb!
> 
> Check the spark plug gap, file the plug electrodes (this reduces firing 
> voltage quite a bit), check/clean the inside of the dizzy cap and the 
> rotor, and check the timing (I assume you have an electric ignition with a 
> '79).  I would also verify that the vacuum lines are tight. Once you are 
> sure this stuff is OK, then move on to the carb.

My 79 got rather hard to start in the cold this winter.  A new set of
spark plugs fixed it right up.

> PS, what kind of "army vehicle/Jeep" is that on your web page background?

A Hummer I think.

bill

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