it runs!!!.......eventually

[hisey1]

finally got my '79 rude 85hp rebuilt and after a new battery i got it to start YEAH!!! the only problem i encounter now is that after sitting for a while it is hard to get started again. after i prome the bulb, i have to crank it , choke it, crank it, turn off the choke, crank it, choke it, crank it, turn off the choke, and it will finally start and run like a champ. now i marked the choke linkage on the carbs and the choke solenoid before i took it apart so it should be pretty darn close to correct now but does this sound like a choke linkage adjustment problem? also ran the engine and read the voltage at the battery at 12.6vdc. is that a good way of checking to make sure the charging circuit is workin properly? thanks for everybody's help with my rebuild questions------the info i learned here is priceless.

 

[ezeke]

Re: it runs!!!.......eventually

Best way to check is to have someone else hit the choke switch while you look down the carburetor throats to assure that both chokes are closing 100% and at exactly the same time.<br /><br />After that you can adjust the choke solenoid for both or the linkage if the two are not in sync. <br /><br />When you start the motor cold, raise the warm up lever, then choke and start together until it fires.

 

[hisey1]

Re: it runs!!!.......eventually

thanks-----i guess that is the link and sync process i see talked about alot?

 

[Solittle]

Re: it runs!!!.......eventually

The easiest check of the charging system is to get a voltage reading at the battery with the engine off. Then start her up and recheck. The reading will increase if the alt is putting out OK.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: it runs!!!.......eventually

Originally posted by hisey1:<br /> thanks-----i guess that is the link and sync process i see talked about alot?

NO, it's not. Link and sync is setting the WOT timing. Completely unrelated.<br /><br />You should get at least 13.5 VDC for an idling motor if the charging system is working.