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#524822 - 07/20/08 05:21 PM
Won't start "sometimes"
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Registered: 07/14/03
Posts: 3688
Loc: NE Georgia
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OK, I finally got a few minutes to finish the brakes on the lil Special. Dang it was hot, but was the only time I had to get to it.  Now here is my problem. She will crank and run but when I cut her off or if she dies, she won't crank back when mashing the accelerator.I mash the pedal and nothin. Let her sit for a while and she will crank. I know I should know what it is but....
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#524828 - 07/20/08 05:52 PM
Re: Won't start "sometimes"
[Re: MrEarl]
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Registered: 12/29/99
Posts: 1053
Loc: Seguin, TX, USA
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Lamar
First I would get a shade tree, then flip the pages of that book at your feet until your question is answered.
Otherwise jump across the terminals of the vacuum switch on the carb with the key on and it should crank. If so, it is in the vacuum switch; if not check back for more "arm chair" ideas. Remember do not short the terminal to ground as they are not fuse protected and will fry your wiring harness.
Willie
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#524835 - 07/20/08 06:18 PM
Re: Won't start "sometimes"
[Re: old-tank]
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Registered: 10/23/01
Posts: 1676
Loc: Eastern PA
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My guess is the "ball" in the vacuum switch is sticky. Listen to old tank and read "Da Book". Procedure for cleaning your sticky balls is described under Electrical, cranking system............Bob
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