Won,t Start

edgar

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70hp chysler cranks over ok but only backfires?Motor is on a stand in garage
 

zoltang

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Re: Won,t Start

did u check if theres gas going in? Motor should be conneted to a water source.
 

edgar

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Re: Won,t Start

I use the muffs when I crank it.Ialso tried spraying gas directly into each carb.
 

zoltang

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Re: Won,t Start

well, spraying gas into the carb only keeps the engine going for a short period of time, have u tryed cleaning out the carbs?
the flowter might not be working properly
 

eurolarva

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Re: Won,t Start

A back fire is usually a timing issue not a fuel issue. Are you sure the plug wires did not get reversed?
 
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