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SU's running rich - hard start. 120-130

posted by  Rhys on  Fri Jun 23 18:54 CST 2006
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One of the float valves may be leaking, and that can cause a very rich hot start, but if the ignition system is in good shape, it should still fire up. If the exhaust blows lots of black smoke after it eventually starts, and the engine runs very rough like the choke is on, then its flooding from one or the other float valves.
However, it does sound like weak ignition, and I would check the point gap to ensure it hasn't closed up, and be sure the condensor is a real Bosch component, and not an aftermarket one.
Rhys






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