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Old 01-10-13, 01:16 PM   #9
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Default Re: Non starter but misfires - Curvy.

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Originally Posted by Stooks View Post
Hi guys, so I've replaced the sparks, the one by the rad just looked old but the one under the tank had black tar stuff all around the thread and the bit where it sparks. I changed both for new ones and it started beautifully at first, then it started to misfire. I took out the spark under the tank and it had a little more of this tar stuff but not as much as the original spark.what would cause this chamber to do this? Once again thanks.
Could be a sticking float in the carb. Give it a tap with a plastic or wooden (I know-I'm old) screwdriver handle to see if it makes a difference. If the float sticks, the carb over-fuels and the plug gets wet/fails to ignite.
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