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    1950's Fleetwin Fisherman Challenge!

    I'll do this and write back. Thanks very much for the input.
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    1950's Fleetwin Fisherman Challenge!

    I did not know enough to check this when I reassembled the motor. The bottom cylinder gets plenty of fuel (at least I can see a LOT of oily residue on the bottom plug). The top is dry as can be, as in it has no oil or gas on it at all. You mentioned that if the seal is bad on won't pull fuel...
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    1950's Yachtwin Fisherman Challenge project! Need help

    I just read on another thread to check the jet gaskets. When I was in the carb the main jet and needle gaskets looked oldish. I need to figure that out. also, maybe I need a new coil and points set. Shheeesssh. This is getting expensive! But is sure is fun.
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    1950's Yachtwin Fisherman Challenge project! Need help

    yes. they are an exact match. Thanks
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    1950's Yachtwin Fisherman Challenge project! Need help

    Both plugs have a solid hard spark and I did not run long enough for any heat issues. I am thinking this must be a fuel problem?
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    1950's Fleetwin Fisherman Challenge!

    That helps to know that. Thank you very much.
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    1950's Yachtwin Fisherman Challenge project! Need help

    PS - how far should the H and L needles be set out?
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    1950's Yachtwin Fisherman Challenge project! Need help

    First post here - in an attempt to help my brother-in-law through the loss of his father (he was also my best friend) I thought it would be nice to get his fathers old Fleetwin running for him. Seemed simple at the time? When I finally got the Fleetwin in the shop I discovered the low end was...
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    1950's Fleetwin Fisherman Challenge!

    First post here - in an attempt to help my brother-in-law through the loss of his father (he was also my best friend) I thought it would be nice to get his fathers old Fleetwin running for him. Seemed simple at the time? When I finally got the Fleetwin in the shop I discovered the low end was...
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