Clean Engine bay / won't start!
07-01-2010, 06:06 PM
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Clean Engine bay / won't start!
I'm getting very pissed off. The last time I wanted to go for a ride dead battery. This time the weather was beautiful, I wanted to accomplish something and clean my engine bay before a drive...did a great job except after now it won't start.
I don't need to cover any stinken electrical stuff...dumb ***!
I blew out the compartment with a leaf blower. No standing water, checked inside distibutor cap and any regular place...
Any ideas?
Figure I can push it back in the garage and let it dry out but I really want to go out boosting...
DAMMIT! UPDATE...IT STARTED!!!
I don't need to cover any stinken electrical stuff...dumb ***!
I blew out the compartment with a leaf blower. No standing water, checked inside distibutor cap and any regular place...
Any ideas?
Figure I can push it back in the garage and let it dry out but I really want to go out boosting...
DAMMIT! UPDATE...IT STARTED!!!
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07-01-2010, 06:25 PM
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It's turning/cranking, but not firing?
Or it's not cranking?
If it's cranking, is the tacho kicking? -The crank ref. sensors might be wet...?
Of if they're kicking the tacho, I'd think about ignition wires...
Keith
Or it's not cranking?
If it's cranking, is the tacho kicking? -The crank ref. sensors might be wet...?
Of if they're kicking the tacho, I'd think about ignition wires...
Keith
07-01-2010, 06:51 PM
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It's cranking, not firing.
I will go out and check the tach...I think it was jumping.
I also pulled the air box apart to change the filter (I had a K&N waiting to be installed so to kill time) and found an inch of water in the bottom of the box. Seems one of the tabs (motor side) was broken and allowed water to come right in.
I will go out and check the tach...I think it was jumping.
I also pulled the air box apart to change the filter (I had a K&N waiting to be installed so to kill time) and found an inch of water in the bottom of the box. Seems one of the tabs (motor side) was broken and allowed water to come right in.
07-01-2010, 06:56 PM
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Just so everyone can feel my pain...
washed it in the street so no gunk would get on my driveway...
slight incline to my garage, about 60ft driveway...
Pushed it by myself (48 old w/desk job) and got it halfway there...wife looking at me all the time like she's having 2nd thoughts.
NOT THE WAY I HAD THE DAY PLANNED!!!
washed it in the street so no gunk would get on my driveway...
slight incline to my garage, about 60ft driveway...
Pushed it by myself (48 old w/desk job) and got it halfway there...wife looking at me all the time like she's having 2nd thoughts.
NOT THE WAY I HAD THE DAY PLANNED!!!
07-01-2010, 08:17 PM
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Pushed it by myself (48 old w/desk job)...
New Yamaha quad = $6000
Clearly you need some coaching on how to go about justifying toys....;] Bruce
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07-01-2010, 09:29 PM
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Started!!!
seems the fuel pump wiring was the culprit. When I heard the hum...I knew it would start.
Just got back.
120 to make sure everything was dry...nice!
seems the fuel pump wiring was the culprit. When I heard the hum...I knew it would start.
Just got back.
120 to make sure everything was dry...nice!
