84 johnny 185 vro not starting

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Seaman
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Thanks Guys for all your help. Compression on all six cylinders is 60
Tested spark with inline spark tester good on all six. Sprayed fuel directly
In carbys no start pulled plugs to see if wet some were but
Not all. Is compression to low or carbs
just gummed up for sitting for four years
Any ideas on this would be great thanks
 

JB

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Re: 84 johnny 185 vro not starting

60psi is acceptable on that engine. They were low compression to start with.

Even with gummed up carbs it should fire on fuel sprayed into carb throats.

Look for bad timing (link 'n' synch, scrambled plug wires or flywheel key).
 

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Seaman
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Re: 84 johnny 185 vro not starting

Thank you JB not familliar with your methods for starting can you break down each method so I can try.
All the Best endurance
 
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