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isaacvw



Joined: 03 Jul 2009
Posts: 6

PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:37 pm    Post subject: No Fire Reply with quote

i would like some help on trying to figure out why my bug is not firing. a list of possabiles would be great. anything would be greatful and helpful. thank you
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Troy Hobbs



Joined: 05 Aug 2003
Posts: 766

PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:56 pm    Post subject: No Fire Reply with quote

bad coil
bad condensor
points stuck
wrong point gap
distributor not down/engaged with drive gear
plug wires in wrong order
timing off
no gas
weak battery
tight valves
no compression
flat cam

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Aircooledmark



Joined: 29 Sep 2009
Posts: 37
Location: Spokane

PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This list could go on forever.

How about...

bad fuel pump
plugged fuel filter
nasty spark plugs
bad plug wires
coil wires on wrong terminals

Who's next?

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Sprø Norsk



Joined: 24 Aug 2005
Posts: 331
Location: Oly

PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

To narrow this down we are going to need some more details. Try to be specific. Smile
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hubcapt



Joined: 25 Sep 2009
Posts: 666

PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Too many BEERS!!!

Err...

Too many Rebel Yells!!! Very Happy
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jengel451



Joined: 11 Jun 2007
Posts: 232
Location: Greenacres, WA (yeah, like the show)

PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Key not in the ignition
no battery
Engine siezed
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