Subject: RE: Maybe a clue as to why it won't run?
Author: Robert Hawkes
Date: Jan 9, 2005, 7:37 PM
Post ID: 1718180558
Ted, You loosened the "alternator a half-turn" or the distributor?? Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Ted Ward [mailto:ju-@astrocomma.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 7:31 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Maybe a clue as to why it won't run?
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Well, I finally got it to start and run. After putting in the timing chain
tensioner, I loosened the alternator and gave it a half turn (it was all the
way to one side) and choked it and held the gas open and cranked it and it
started right up.
My theory is that it was misstimed and that in conjunction with the loose
timing belt was enough. I still don't know why it ran fine up until that
point. I dropped the pan didn't find any loose rubber from the old chain
tensioner, my guess is it has been missing for awhile (The bike is new to
me) or else there is a big chunk hiding somewhere.
I'll put a drop of oil on the advance too just in case.
Thanks all
Ted Ward
----- Original Message -----
From: <lio-@aol.com>
.
...I had a similar problem with an old FIAT I had many years ago. After
much weeping and gnashing of teeth the problem was fixed with a drop of
Olive Oil on the distributor cam. The mechanical advance was sticking
and throwing the timing off to various degrees. Good Luck!!
...Vince in NY.....
.
.
Ted Ward wrote:
I replaced the condensor. The bike has fuel, I took off the bowl and it was full. I have also tried spraying starter fluid into the mouths of the carbs with no luck. I'll check the inside of the distributor and the coil wire. The coil wire could be the problem, I made it myself :( (crimped on the end anyway) Thanks for the tips Ted ----- Original Message ----- From: "Custom Guzzi" <paul-@comcast.net> Ok, have you checked your connections on the coil? A loose connector from the coil to the distributor will cause the bike to start running sluggish and erratic like it's starving for fuel and then suddenly run fine and back to sluggish erratic running till it eventually dies and leaves you scratching your head on the side of the road. Ask me how I found this out! Are you still using the stock fuel line cross-over? If so, check for a blockage. Also check your petcocks to make sure their filters are not blocked and which one is the reserve. The reason I say that is you mentioned that one cylinder quit. Check to make sure the springs in your distributor are still attached and that the weights are free to move and are not gummed up. Have you tried another condenser? Paul 73 Eldo "Elvira" 74 Eldo "Daisy" undergoing a full police restoration -----Original Message----- From: Ted Ward [mailto:ju-@astrocomma.com] Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 6:09 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: Maybe a clue as to why it won't run? Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Get Your Own Support-a-Cure Yellow Bracelet for $1.99 ** Show your support for finding cures for both AIDS & Cancer. Get yours for just $1.99. This bracelet makes a difference. http://click.topica.com/caacYkkb1dfltb6GIoLa/PennMedia ------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't think this is it because it ran fine for a while (about 20 miles) then it began to run sluggish and one cylinder quit and I let off the gas and it died and it hasn't started since. But it sure sounds like a timing issue. Is there something inside the distributor that could have come loose to cause a problem like this? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Custom Guzzi" <paul-@comcast.net> Ted, You could have your distributor 180 degrees out. Been there done that! It will crank and will almost fire, but will get sluggish when you try use the throttle. Paul 73 Eldo "Elvira" 74 Eldo "Daisy" undergoing a full police restoration -----Original Message----- From: Ted Ward [mailto:ju-@astrocomma.com] Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 2:32 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Maybe a clue as to why it won't run? Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your pride with a free* USA T-shirt. Click here to confirm your address.http://click.topica.com/caac2N5b1dfltb6GIoLa/PermissionData ------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a question about my eldo. When I hit the starter, it cranks really easily but if I pull the choke lever or twist the throttle while cranking it's like I just tripled the stress on the starter, the starter will bog down and almost stop cranking. Is this normal? Ted Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here and get your free* stock car racing gift. http://click.topica.com/caac2NQb1dfltb6GIoLf/PermissionData ------------------------------------------------------------------- Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here and get your free* stock car racing gift. http://click.topica.com/caac2NQb1dfltbNPab1f/PermissionData ------------------------------------------------------------------- Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free* Bible and salvation reading plan. Click here. http://click.topica.com/caac2N9b1dfltb6GIoLf/PermissionData ------------------------------------------------------------------- Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Like music? Get a CD player on us. Click here. http://click.topica.com/caac2NUb1dfltbNPab1f/PermissionData ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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